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Add 48/18 and 27/49

1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 27/49

48/18 + 27/49 is 473/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    48/18 = 48 × 49/18 × 49 = 2352/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    27/49 = 27 × 18/49 × 18 = 486/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/882 + 486/882 = 2352 + 486/882 = 2838/882
  5. 2838/882 simplified gives 473/147
  6. So, 48/18 + 27/49 = 473/147
    In mixed form: 332/147

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