Add 12/98 and 25/18, Solve 12/98 + 1 7/18 as a fraction

Add 12/98 and 25/18

1^st number: 12/98, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

12/98 + 25/18 is 1333/882.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 18 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 18 × 49 = 882,
25/18 = 25 × 49/18 × 49 = 1225/882
Add the two like fractions:
108/882 + 1225/882 = 108 + 1225/882 = 1333/882
So, 12/98 + 25/18 = 1333/882
In mixed form: 1451/882

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