Add 18/4 and 4/49, Solve 4 2/4 + 4/49 as a fraction

Add 18/4 and 4/49

1^st number: 4 2/4, 2^nd number: 4/49

18/4 + 4/49 is 449/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
18/4 = 18 × 49/4 × 49 = 882/196
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
4/49 = 4 × 4/49 × 4 = 16/196
Add the two like fractions:
882/196 + 16/196 = 882 + 16/196 = 898/196
898/196 simplified gives 449/98
So, 18/4 + 4/49 = 449/98
In mixed form: 457/98

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