Add 42/27 and 18/49, Solve 1 15/27 + 18/49 as a fraction

Add 42/27 and 18/49

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 18/49

42/27 + 18/49 is 848/441.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
42/27 = 42 × 49/27 × 49 = 2058/1323
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
18/49 = 18 × 27/49 × 27 = 486/1323
Add the two like fractions:
2058/1323 + 486/1323 = 2058 + 486/1323 = 2544/1323
2544/1323 simplified gives 848/441
So, 42/27 + 18/49 = 848/441
In mixed form: 1407/441

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