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Add 25/18 and 1/98

1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 1/98

25/18 + 1/98 is 617/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    25/18 = 25 × 49/18 × 49 = 1225/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    1/98 = 1 × 9/98 × 9 = 9/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/882 + 9/882 = 1225 + 9/882 = 1234/882
  5. 1234/882 simplified gives 617/441
  6. So, 25/18 + 1/98 = 617/441
    In mixed form: 1176/441

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