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Add 49/63 and 5/18

49/63 + 5/18 is 19/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    49/63 = 49 × 2/63 × 2 = 98/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/126 + 35/126 = 98 + 35/126 = 133/126
  5. 133/126 simplified gives 19/18
  6. So, 49/63 + 5/18 = 19/18
    In mixed form: 11/18

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