Add 15/98 and 28/18, Solve 15/98 + 1 10/18 as a fraction

Add 15/98 and 28/18

1^st number: 15/98, 2^nd number: 1 10/18

15/98 + 28/18 is 1507/882.

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,
15/98 = 15 × 9/98 × 9 = 135/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
28/18 = 28 × 49/18 × 49 = 1372/882
Add the two like fractions:
135/882 + 1372/882 = 135 + 1372/882 = 1507/882
So, 15/98 + 28/18 = 1507/882
In mixed form: 1625/882

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