Add 75/49 and 70/18, Solve 1 26/49 + 3 16/18 as a fraction

Add 75/49 and 70/18

1^st number: 1 26/49, 2^nd number: 3 16/18

75/49 + 70/18 is 2390/441.

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,
75/49 = 75 × 18/49 × 18 = 1350/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
70/18 = 70 × 49/18 × 49 = 3430/882
Add the two like fractions:
1350/882 + 3430/882 = 1350 + 3430/882 = 4780/882
4780/882 simplified gives 2390/441
So, 75/49 + 70/18 = 2390/441
In mixed form: 5185/441

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