Add 9/49 and 2/18
9/49 + 2/18 is 130/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/49 = 9 × 18/49 × 18 = 162/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
2/18 = 2 × 49/18 × 49 = 98/882 - Add the two like fractions:
162/882 + 98/882 = 162 + 98/882 = 260/882 - 260/882 simplified gives 130/441
- So, 9/49 + 2/18 = 130/441
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