Add 6/18 and 45/49, Solve 6/18 + 45/49 as a fraction

Add 6/18 and 45/49

6/18 + 45/49 is 184/147.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
6/18 = 6 × 49/18 × 49 = 294/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
45/49 = 45 × 18/49 × 18 = 810/882
Add the two like fractions:
294/882 + 810/882 = 294 + 810/882 = 1104/882
1104/882 simplified gives 184/147
So, 6/18 + 45/49 = 184/147
In mixed form: 137/147

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