Add 14/49 and 12/18
14/49 + 12/18 is 20/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 18 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
14/49 = 14 × 18/49 × 18 = 252/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
12/18 = 12 × 49/18 × 49 = 588/882 - Add the two like fractions:
252/882 + 588/882 = 252 + 588/882 = 840/882 - 840/882 simplified gives 20/21
- So, 14/49 + 12/18 = 20/21
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