Add 18/98 and 14/10, Solve 18/98 + 1 4/10 as a fraction

Add 18/98 and 14/10

1^st number: 18/98, 2^nd number: 1 4/10

18/98 + 14/10 is 388/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 10 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
18/98 = 18 × 5/98 × 5 = 90/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
14/10 = 14 × 49/10 × 49 = 686/490
Add the two like fractions:
90/490 + 686/490 = 90 + 686/490 = 776/490
776/490 simplified gives 388/245
So, 18/98 + 14/10 = 388/245
In mixed form: 1143/245

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