Add 18/5 and 9/98, Solve 3 3/5 + 9/98 as a fraction

Add 18/5 and 9/98

1^st number: 3 3/5, 2^nd number: 9/98

18/5 + 9/98 is 1809/490.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
18/5 = 18 × 98/5 × 98 = 1764/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
9/98 = 9 × 5/98 × 5 = 45/490
Add the two like fractions:
1764/490 + 45/490 = 1764 + 45/490 = 1809/490
So, 18/5 + 9/98 = 1809/490
In mixed form: 3339/490

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