Add 18/50 and 63/49, Solve 18/50 + 1 14/49 as a fraction

Add 18/50 and 63/49

1^st number: 18/50, 2^nd number: 1 14/49

18/50 + 63/49 is 288/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
18/50 = 18 × 49/50 × 49 = 882/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
63/49 = 63 × 50/49 × 50 = 3150/2450
Add the two like fractions:
882/2450 + 3150/2450 = 882 + 3150/2450 = 4032/2450
4032/2450 simplified gives 288/175
So, 18/50 + 63/49 = 288/175
In mixed form: 1113/175

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