Add 81/49 and 15/18, Solve 1 32/49 + 15/18 as a fraction

Add 81/49 and 15/18

1^st number: 1 32/49, 2^nd number: 15/18

81/49 + 15/18 is 731/294.

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,
81/49 = 81 × 18/49 × 18 = 1458/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
15/18 = 15 × 49/18 × 49 = 735/882
Add the two like fractions:
1458/882 + 735/882 = 1458 + 735/882 = 2193/882
2193/882 simplified gives 731/294
So, 81/49 + 15/18 = 731/294
In mixed form: 2143/294

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