Add 49/75 and 9/18
49/75 + 9/18 is 173/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
49/75 = 49 × 6/75 × 6 = 294/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
9/18 = 9 × 25/18 × 25 = 225/450 - Add the two like fractions:
294/450 + 225/450 = 294 + 225/450 = 519/450 - 519/450 simplified gives 173/150
- So, 49/75 + 9/18 = 173/150
In mixed form: 123/150
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