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Add 96/18 and 27/49

1st number: 5 6/18, 2nd number: 27/49

96/18 + 27/49 is 865/147.

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,
    96/18 = 96 × 49/18 × 49 = 4704/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    27/49 = 27 × 18/49 × 18 = 486/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4704/882 + 486/882 = 4704 + 486/882 = 5190/882
  5. 5190/882 simplified gives 865/147
  6. So, 96/18 + 27/49 = 865/147
    In mixed form: 5130/147

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