Add 42/18 and 5/49, Solve 2 6/18 + 5/49 as a fraction

Add 42/18 and 5/49

1^st number: 2 6/18, 2^nd number: 5/49

42/18 + 5/49 is 358/147.

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,
42/18 = 42 × 49/18 × 49 = 2058/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
5/49 = 5 × 18/49 × 18 = 90/882
Add the two like fractions:
2058/882 + 90/882 = 2058 + 90/882 = 2148/882
2148/882 simplified gives 358/147
So, 42/18 + 5/49 = 358/147
In mixed form: 264/147

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