Add 2/49 and 1/18
2/49 + 1/18 is 85/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
2/49 = 2 × 18/49 × 18 = 36/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
1/18 = 1 × 49/18 × 49 = 49/882 - Add the two like fractions:
36/882 + 49/882 = 36 + 49/882 = 85/882 - So, 2/49 + 1/18 = 85/882
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