Add 8/49 and 4/18
8/49 + 4/18 is 170/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/49 = 8 × 18/49 × 18 = 144/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
4/18 = 4 × 49/18 × 49 = 196/882 - Add the two like fractions:
144/882 + 196/882 = 144 + 196/882 = 340/882 - 340/882 simplified gives 170/441
- So, 8/49 + 4/18 = 170/441
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