Add 81/18 and 6/49, Solve 4 9/18 + 6/49 as a fraction

Add 81/18 and 6/49

1^st number: 4 9/18, 2^nd number: 6/49

81/18 + 6/49 is 453/98.

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,
81/18 = 81 × 49/18 × 49 = 3969/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
6/49 = 6 × 18/49 × 18 = 108/882
Add the two like fractions:
3969/882 + 108/882 = 3969 + 108/882 = 4077/882
4077/882 simplified gives 453/98
So, 81/18 + 6/49 = 453/98
In mixed form: 461/98

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