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Add 8/18 and 9/49

8/18 + 9/49 is 277/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    8/18 = 8 × 49/18 × 49 = 392/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    9/49 = 9 × 18/49 × 18 = 162/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/882 + 162/882 = 392 + 162/882 = 554/882
  5. 554/882 simplified gives 277/441
  6. So, 8/18 + 9/49 = 277/441

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