Add 18/48 and 40/49
18/48 + 40/49 is 467/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
18/48 = 18 × 49/48 × 49 = 882/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
40/49 = 40 × 48/49 × 48 = 1920/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
882/2352 + 1920/2352 = 882 + 1920/2352 = 2802/2352 - 2802/2352 simplified gives 467/392
- So, 18/48 + 40/49 = 467/392
In mixed form: 175/392
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