Add 20/18 and 14/49, Solve 1 2/18 + 14/49 as a fraction

Add 20/18 and 14/49

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

20/18 + 14/49 is 88/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 49 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
20/18 = 20 × 49/18 × 49 = 980/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
14/49 = 14 × 18/49 × 18 = 252/882
Add the two like fractions:
980/882 + 252/882 = 980 + 252/882 = 1232/882
1232/882 simplified gives 88/63
So, 20/18 + 14/49 = 88/63
In mixed form: 125/63

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