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Add 81/18 and 20/49

1st number: 4 9/18, 2nd number: 20/49

81/18 + 20/49 is 481/98.

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,
    81/18 = 81 × 49/18 × 49 = 3969/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    20/49 = 20 × 18/49 × 18 = 360/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3969/882 + 360/882 = 3969 + 360/882 = 4329/882
  5. 4329/882 simplified gives 481/98
  6. So, 81/18 + 20/49 = 481/98
    In mixed form: 489/98

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