Add 7/18 and 49/5
1st number: 7/18, 2nd number: 9 4/5
7/18 + 49/5 is 917/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
7/18 = 7 × 5/18 × 5 = 35/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
49/5 = 49 × 18/5 × 18 = 882/90 - Add the two like fractions:
35/90 + 882/90 = 35 + 882/90 = 917/90 - So, 7/18 + 49/5 = 917/90
In mixed form: 1017/90
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