Add 18/2 and 49/72
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 49/72
18/2 + 49/72 is 697/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
18/2 = 18 × 36/2 × 36 = 648/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72 - Add the two like fractions:
648/72 + 49/72 = 648 + 49/72 = 697/72 - So, 18/2 + 49/72 = 697/72
In mixed form: 949/72
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