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Add 18/2 and 42/49

1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 42/49

18/2 + 42/49 is 69/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    18/2 = 18 × 49/2 × 49 = 882/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    42/49 = 42 × 2/49 × 2 = 84/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/98 + 84/98 = 882 + 84/98 = 966/98
  5. 966/98 simplified gives 69/7
  6. So, 18/2 + 42/49 = 69/7
    In mixed form: 96/7

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