Add 49/35 and 12/18, Solve 1 14/35 + 12/18 as a fraction

Add 49/35 and 12/18

1^st number: 1 14/35, 2^nd number: 12/18

49/35 + 12/18 is 31/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
49/35 = 49 × 18/35 × 18 = 882/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
12/18 = 12 × 35/18 × 35 = 420/630
Add the two like fractions:
882/630 + 420/630 = 882 + 420/630 = 1302/630
1302/630 simplified gives 31/15
So, 49/35 + 12/18 = 31/15
In mixed form: 21/15

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