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Add 49/18 and 18/24

1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 18/24

49/18 + 18/24 is 125/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 24 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    49/18 = 49 × 4/18 × 4 = 196/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    18/24 = 18 × 3/24 × 3 = 54/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/72 + 54/72 = 196 + 54/72 = 250/72
  5. 250/72 simplified gives 125/36
  6. So, 49/18 + 18/24 = 125/36
    In mixed form: 317/36

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