Add 72/49 and 8/18, Solve 1 23/49 + 8/18 as a fraction

Add 72/49 and 8/18

1^st number: 1 23/49, 2^nd number: 8/18

72/49 + 8/18 is 844/441.

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,
8/18 = 8 × 49/18 × 49 = 392/882
Add the two like fractions:
1296/882 + 392/882 = 1296 + 392/882 = 1688/882
1688/882 simplified gives 844/441
So, 72/49 + 8/18 = 844/441
In mixed form: 1403/441

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