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Add 2/49 and 15/18

2/49 + 15/18 is 257/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    2/49 = 2 × 18/49 × 18 = 36/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    15/18 = 15 × 49/18 × 49 = 735/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/882 + 735/882 = 36 + 735/882 = 771/882
  5. 771/882 simplified gives 257/294
  6. So, 2/49 + 15/18 = 257/294

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