Add 45/49 and 2/18
45/49 + 2/18 is 454/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 18 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
45/49 = 45 × 18/49 × 18 = 810/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
2/18 = 2 × 49/18 × 49 = 98/882 - Add the two like fractions:
810/882 + 98/882 = 810 + 98/882 = 908/882 - 908/882 simplified gives 454/441
- So, 45/49 + 2/18 = 454/441
In mixed form: 113/441
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