Add 14/98 and 18/9, Solve 14/98 + 2 0/9 as a fraction

Add 14/98 and 18/9

1^st number: 14/98, 2^nd number: 2 0/9

14/98 + 18/9 is 15/7.

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,
14/98 = 14 × 9/98 × 9 = 126/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
18/9 = 18 × 98/9 × 98 = 1764/882
Add the two like fractions:
126/882 + 1764/882 = 126 + 1764/882 = 1890/882
1890/882 simplified gives 15/7
So, 14/98 + 18/9 = 15/7
In mixed form: 21/7

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