Add 24/18 and 9/49, Solve 1 6/18 + 9/49 as a fraction

Add 24/18 and 9/49

1^st number: 1 6/18, 2^nd number: 9/49

24/18 + 9/49 is 223/147.

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,
24/18 = 24 × 49/18 × 49 = 1176/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
9/49 = 9 × 18/49 × 18 = 162/882
Add the two like fractions:
1176/882 + 162/882 = 1176 + 162/882 = 1338/882
1338/882 simplified gives 223/147
So, 24/18 + 9/49 = 223/147
In mixed form: 176/147

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