Add 3/49 and 18/8, Solve 3/49 + 2 2/8 as a fraction

Add 3/49 and 18/8

1^st number: 3/49, 2^nd number: 2 2/8

3/49 + 18/8 is 453/196.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 8 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
3/49 = 3 × 8/49 × 8 = 24/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
18/8 = 18 × 49/8 × 49 = 882/392
Add the two like fractions:
24/392 + 882/392 = 24 + 882/392 = 906/392
906/392 simplified gives 453/196
So, 3/49 + 18/8 = 453/196
In mixed form: 261/196

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