Add 27/18 and 6/49, Solve 1 9/18 + 6/49 as a fraction

Add 27/18 and 6/49

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

27/18 + 6/49 is 159/98.

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,
6/49 = 6 × 18/49 × 18 = 108/882
Add the two like fractions:
1323/882 + 108/882 = 1323 + 108/882 = 1431/882
1431/882 simplified gives 159/98
So, 27/18 + 6/49 = 159/98
In mixed form: 161/98

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