Add 9/18 and 45/49
9/18 + 45/49 is 139/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/18 = 9 × 49/18 × 49 = 441/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
45/49 = 45 × 18/49 × 18 = 810/882 - Add the two like fractions:
441/882 + 810/882 = 441 + 810/882 = 1251/882 - 1251/882 simplified gives 139/98
- So, 9/18 + 45/49 = 139/98
In mixed form: 141/98
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