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Add 18/49 and 15/18

18/49 + 15/18 is 353/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 18 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    18/49 = 18 × 18/49 × 18 = 324/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    15/18 = 15 × 49/18 × 49 = 735/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/882 + 735/882 = 324 + 735/882 = 1059/882
  5. 1059/882 simplified gives 353/294
  6. So, 18/49 + 15/18 = 353/294
    In mixed form: 159/294

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