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Add 18/98 and 27/25

1st number: 18/98, 2nd number: 1 2/25

18/98 + 27/25 is 1548/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    18/98 = 18 × 25/98 × 25 = 450/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    27/25 = 27 × 98/25 × 98 = 2646/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/2450 + 2646/2450 = 450 + 2646/2450 = 3096/2450
  5. 3096/2450 simplified gives 1548/1225
  6. So, 18/98 + 27/25 = 1548/1225
    In mixed form: 1323/1225

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