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Add 49/18 and 21/10

1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 2 1/10

49/18 + 21/10 is 217/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    49/18 = 49 × 5/18 × 5 = 245/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    21/10 = 21 × 9/10 × 9 = 189/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/90 + 189/90 = 245 + 189/90 = 434/90
  5. 434/90 simplified gives 217/45
  6. So, 49/18 + 21/10 = 217/45
    In mixed form: 437/45

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