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Add 49/5 and 42/18

1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 2 6/18

49/5 + 42/18 is 182/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    49/5 = 49 × 18/5 × 18 = 882/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    42/18 = 42 × 5/18 × 5 = 210/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/90 + 210/90 = 882 + 210/90 = 1092/90
  5. 1092/90 simplified gives 182/15
  6. So, 49/5 + 42/18 = 182/15
    In mixed form: 122/15

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