Add 8/18 and 28/49
8/18 + 28/49 is 64/63.
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,
28/49 = 28 × 18/49 × 18 = 504/882 - Add the two like fractions:
392/882 + 504/882 = 392 + 504/882 = 896/882 - 896/882 simplified gives 64/63
- So, 8/18 + 28/49 = 64/63
In mixed form: 11/63
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