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Add 2/49 and 18/8

1st number: 2/49, 2nd number: 2 2/8

2/49 + 18/8 is 449/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 8 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    2/49 = 2 × 8/49 × 8 = 16/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    18/8 = 18 × 49/8 × 49 = 882/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/392 + 882/392 = 16 + 882/392 = 898/392
  5. 898/392 simplified gives 449/196
  6. So, 2/49 + 18/8 = 449/196
    In mixed form: 257/196

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