Add 18/49 and 35/54
18/49 + 35/54 is 2687/2646.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
18/49 = 18 × 54/49 × 54 = 972/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
35/54 = 35 × 49/54 × 49 = 1715/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
972/2646 + 1715/2646 = 972 + 1715/2646 = 2687/2646 - So, 18/49 + 35/54 = 2687/2646
In mixed form: 141/2646
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