Add 18/98 and 36/28, Solve 18/98 + 1 8/28 as a fraction

Add 18/98 and 36/28

1^st number: 18/98, 2^nd number: 1 8/28

18/98 + 36/28 is 72/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
18/98 = 18 × 2/98 × 2 = 36/196
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
36/28 = 36 × 7/28 × 7 = 252/196
Add the two like fractions:
36/196 + 252/196 = 36 + 252/196 = 288/196
288/196 simplified gives 72/49
So, 18/98 + 36/28 = 72/49
In mixed form: 123/49

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