Add 72/49 and 48/18, Solve 1 23/49 + 2 12/18 as a fraction

Add 72/49 and 48/18

1^st number: 1 23/49, 2^nd number: 2 12/18

72/49 + 48/18 is 608/147.

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,
72/49 = 72 × 18/49 × 18 = 1296/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
48/18 = 48 × 49/18 × 49 = 2352/882
Add the two like fractions:
1296/882 + 2352/882 = 1296 + 2352/882 = 3648/882
3648/882 simplified gives 608/147
So, 72/49 + 48/18 = 608/147
In mixed form: 420/147

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