Add 49/18 and 4/9
1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 4/9
49/18 + 4/9 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
49/18 = 49 × 1/18 × 1 = 49/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
4/9 = 4 × 2/9 × 2 = 8/18 - Add the two like fractions:
49/18 + 8/18 = 49 + 8/18 = 57/18 - 57/18 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 49/18 + 4/9 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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