Add 63/49 and 16/18, Solve 1 14/49 + 16/18 as a fraction

Add 63/49 and 16/18

1^st number: 1 14/49, 2^nd number: 16/18

63/49 + 16/18 is 137/63.

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,
63/49 = 63 × 18/49 × 18 = 1134/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
16/18 = 16 × 49/18 × 49 = 784/882
Add the two like fractions:
1134/882 + 784/882 = 1134 + 784/882 = 1918/882
1918/882 simplified gives 137/63
So, 63/49 + 16/18 = 137/63
In mixed form: 211/63

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