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Add 21/18 and 12/49

1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 12/49

21/18 + 12/49 is 415/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    21/18 = 21 × 49/18 × 49 = 1029/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    12/49 = 12 × 18/49 × 18 = 216/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1029/882 + 216/882 = 1029 + 216/882 = 1245/882
  5. 1245/882 simplified gives 415/294
  6. So, 21/18 + 12/49 = 415/294
    In mixed form: 1121/294

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