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Add 18/49 and 10/27

18/49 + 10/27 is 976/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
    18/49 = 18 × 27/49 × 27 = 486/1323
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
    10/27 = 10 × 49/27 × 49 = 490/1323
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/1323 + 490/1323 = 486 + 490/1323 = 976/1323
  5. So, 18/49 + 10/27 = 976/1323

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