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Add 7/18 and 49/48

1st number: 7/18, 2nd number: 1 1/48

7/18 + 49/48 is 203/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    7/18 = 7 × 8/18 × 8 = 56/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    49/48 = 49 × 3/48 × 3 = 147/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/144 + 147/144 = 56 + 147/144 = 203/144
  5. So, 7/18 + 49/48 = 203/144
    In mixed form: 159/144

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