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

Add 20/18 and 18/49

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

20/18 + 18/49 is 652/441.

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,
18/49 = 18 × 18/49 × 18 = 324/882
Add the two like fractions:
980/882 + 324/882 = 980 + 324/882 = 1304/882
1304/882 simplified gives 652/441
So, 20/18 + 18/49 = 652/441
In mixed form: 1211/441

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