Add 72/18 and 9/49, Solve 4 0/18 + 9/49 as a fraction

Add 72/18 and 9/49

1^st number: 4 0/18, 2^nd number: 9/49

72/18 + 9/49 is 205/49.

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,
72/18 = 72 × 49/18 × 49 = 3528/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
9/49 = 9 × 18/49 × 18 = 162/882
Add the two like fractions:
3528/882 + 162/882 = 3528 + 162/882 = 3690/882
3690/882 simplified gives 205/49
So, 72/18 + 9/49 = 205/49
In mixed form: 49/49

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