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Add 1/18 and 25/98

1/18 + 25/98 is 137/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    1/18 = 1 × 49/18 × 49 = 49/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    25/98 = 25 × 9/98 × 9 = 225/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/882 + 225/882 = 49 + 225/882 = 274/882
  5. 274/882 simplified gives 137/441
  6. So, 1/18 + 25/98 = 137/441

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