Add 18/49 and 2/48
18/49 + 2/48 is 481/1176.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
18/49 = 18 × 48/49 × 48 = 864/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
2/48 = 2 × 49/48 × 49 = 98/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
864/2352 + 98/2352 = 864 + 98/2352 = 962/2352 - 962/2352 simplified gives 481/1176
- So, 18/49 + 2/48 = 481/1176
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