Add 18/98 and 9/5, Solve 18/98 + 1 4/5 as a fraction

Add 18/98 and 9/5

1^st number: 18/98, 2^nd number: 1 4/5

18/98 + 9/5 is 486/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 5 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 5 × 98 = 490,
9/5 = 9 × 98/5 × 98 = 882/490
Add the two like fractions:
90/490 + 882/490 = 90 + 882/490 = 972/490
972/490 simplified gives 486/245
So, 18/98 + 9/5 = 486/245
In mixed form: 1241/245

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