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Add 18/27 and 18/49

18/27 + 18/49 is 152/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
    18/27 = 18 × 49/27 × 49 = 882/1323
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
    18/49 = 18 × 27/49 × 27 = 486/1323
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/1323 + 486/1323 = 882 + 486/1323 = 1368/1323
  5. 1368/1323 simplified gives 152/147
  6. So, 18/27 + 18/49 = 152/147
    In mixed form: 15/147

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