Add 49/10 and 56/18
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 3 2/18
49/10 + 56/18 is 721/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
49/10 = 49 × 9/10 × 9 = 441/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90 - Add the two like fractions:
441/90 + 280/90 = 441 + 280/90 = 721/90 - So, 49/10 + 56/18 = 721/90
In mixed form: 81/90
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