Add 49/8 and 4/18
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 4/18
49/8 + 4/18 is 457/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
49/8 = 49 × 9/8 × 9 = 441/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
4/18 = 4 × 4/18 × 4 = 16/72 - Add the two like fractions:
441/72 + 16/72 = 441 + 16/72 = 457/72 - So, 49/8 + 4/18 = 457/72
In mixed form: 625/72
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