Add 12/98 and 18/9, Solve 12/98 + 2 0/9 as a fraction

Add 12/98 and 18/9

1^st number: 12/98, 2^nd number: 2 0/9

12/98 + 18/9 is 104/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
12/98 = 12 × 9/98 × 9 = 108/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
18/9 = 18 × 98/9 × 98 = 1764/882
Add the two like fractions:
108/882 + 1764/882 = 108 + 1764/882 = 1872/882
1872/882 simplified gives 104/49
So, 12/98 + 18/9 = 104/49
In mixed form: 26/49

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