Add 54/49 and 14/18, Solve 1 5/49 + 14/18 as a fraction

Add 54/49 and 14/18

1^st number: 1 5/49, 2^nd number: 14/18

54/49 + 14/18 is 829/441.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 18 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
54/49 = 54 × 18/49 × 18 = 972/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
14/18 = 14 × 49/18 × 49 = 686/882
Add the two like fractions:
972/882 + 686/882 = 972 + 686/882 = 1658/882
1658/882 simplified gives 829/441
So, 54/49 + 14/18 = 829/441
In mixed form: 1388/441

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