Add 18/98 and 25/18
1st number: 18/98, 2nd number: 1 7/18
18/98 + 25/18 is 1387/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
18/98 = 18 × 9/98 × 9 = 162/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
25/18 = 25 × 49/18 × 49 = 1225/882 - Add the two like fractions:
162/882 + 1225/882 = 162 + 1225/882 = 1387/882 - So, 18/98 + 25/18 = 1387/882
In mixed form: 1505/882
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