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Add 81/49 and 2/18

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

81/49 + 2/18 is 778/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    81/49 = 81 × 18/49 × 18 = 1458/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    2/18 = 2 × 49/18 × 49 = 98/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1458/882 + 98/882 = 1458 + 98/882 = 1556/882
  5. 1556/882 simplified gives 778/441
  6. So, 81/49 + 2/18 = 778/441
    In mixed form: 1337/441

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