Add 27/18 and 14/49, Solve 1 9/18 + 14/49 as a fraction

Add 27/18 and 14/49

1^st number: 1 9/18, 2^nd number: 14/49

27/18 + 14/49 is 25/14.

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,
27/18 = 27 × 49/18 × 49 = 1323/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
14/49 = 14 × 18/49 × 18 = 252/882
Add the two like fractions:
1323/882 + 252/882 = 1323 + 252/882 = 1575/882
1575/882 simplified gives 25/14
So, 27/18 + 14/49 = 25/14
In mixed form: 111/14

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