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Add 49/6 and 18/4

1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 4 2/4

49/6 + 18/4 is 38/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    49/6 = 49 × 2/6 × 2 = 98/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    18/4 = 18 × 3/4 × 3 = 54/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/12 + 54/12 = 98 + 54/12 = 152/12
  5. 152/12 simplified gives 38/3
  6. So, 49/6 + 18/4 = 38/3
    In mixed form: 122/3

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