Add 49/5 and 63/18
1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 3 9/18
49/5 + 63/18 is 133/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
49/5 = 49 × 18/5 × 18 = 882/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
63/18 = 63 × 5/18 × 5 = 315/90 - Add the two like fractions:
882/90 + 315/90 = 882 + 315/90 = 1197/90 - 1197/90 simplified gives 133/10
- So, 49/5 + 63/18 = 133/10
In mixed form: 133/10
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