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Add 18/49 and 4/54

18/49 + 4/54 is 584/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    18/49 = 18 × 54/49 × 54 = 972/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    4/54 = 4 × 49/54 × 49 = 196/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/2646 + 196/2646 = 972 + 196/2646 = 1168/2646
  5. 1168/2646 simplified gives 584/1323
  6. So, 18/49 + 4/54 = 584/1323

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