Add 40/18 and 9/49, Solve 2 4/18 + 9/49 as a fraction

Add 40/18 and 9/49

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 9/49

40/18 + 9/49 is 1061/441.

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,
40/18 = 40 × 49/18 × 49 = 1960/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
9/49 = 9 × 18/49 × 18 = 162/882
Add the two like fractions:
1960/882 + 162/882 = 1960 + 162/882 = 2122/882
2122/882 simplified gives 1061/441
So, 40/18 + 9/49 = 1061/441
In mixed form: 2179/441

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