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Add 18/28 and 48/49

18/28 + 48/49 is 159/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    18/28 = 18 × 7/28 × 7 = 126/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    48/49 = 48 × 4/49 × 4 = 192/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/196 + 192/196 = 126 + 192/196 = 318/196
  5. 318/196 simplified gives 159/98
  6. So, 18/28 + 48/49 = 159/98
    In mixed form: 161/98

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