Add 18/42 and 49/10, Solve 18/42 + 4 9/10 as a fraction

Add 18/42 and 49/10

1^st number: 18/42, 2^nd number: 4 9/10

18/42 + 49/10 is 373/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
18/42 = 18 × 5/42 × 5 = 90/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
49/10 = 49 × 21/10 × 21 = 1029/210
Add the two like fractions:
90/210 + 1029/210 = 90 + 1029/210 = 1119/210
1119/210 simplified gives 373/70
So, 18/42 + 49/10 = 373/70
In mixed form: 523/70

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