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Add 9/18 and 8/49

9/18 + 8/49 is 65/98.

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,
    9/18 = 9 × 49/18 × 49 = 441/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    8/49 = 8 × 18/49 × 18 = 144/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/882 + 144/882 = 441 + 144/882 = 585/882
  5. 585/882 simplified gives 65/98
  6. So, 9/18 + 8/49 = 65/98

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