Add 8/18 and 10/49
8/18 + 10/49 is 286/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/18 = 8 × 49/18 × 49 = 392/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
10/49 = 10 × 18/49 × 18 = 180/882 - Add the two like fractions:
392/882 + 180/882 = 392 + 180/882 = 572/882 - 572/882 simplified gives 286/441
- So, 8/18 + 10/49 = 286/441
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