Add 18/42 and 48/49
18/42 + 48/49 is 69/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
18/42 = 18 × 7/42 × 7 = 126/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
48/49 = 48 × 6/49 × 6 = 288/294 - Add the two like fractions:
126/294 + 288/294 = 126 + 288/294 = 414/294 - 414/294 simplified gives 69/49
- So, 18/42 + 48/49 = 69/49
In mixed form: 120/49
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