Add 4/49 and 18/48
4/49 + 18/48 is 179/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
4/49 = 4 × 48/49 × 48 = 192/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
18/48 = 18 × 49/48 × 49 = 882/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
192/2352 + 882/2352 = 192 + 882/2352 = 1074/2352 - 1074/2352 simplified gives 179/392
- So, 4/49 + 18/48 = 179/392
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