Add 20/18 and 9/98, Solve 1 2/18 + 9/98 as a fraction

Add 20/18 and 9/98

1^st number: 1 2/18, 2^nd number: 9/98

20/18 + 9/98 is 1061/882.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 98 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
20/18 = 20 × 49/18 × 49 = 980/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
9/98 = 9 × 9/98 × 9 = 81/882
Add the two like fractions:
980/882 + 81/882 = 980 + 81/882 = 1061/882
So, 20/18 + 9/98 = 1061/882
In mixed form: 1179/882

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