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Add 25/18 and 15/98

1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 15/98

25/18 + 15/98 is 680/441.

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,
    15/98 = 15 × 9/98 × 9 = 135/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/882 + 135/882 = 1225 + 135/882 = 1360/882
  5. 1360/882 simplified gives 680/441
  6. So, 25/18 + 15/98 = 680/441
    In mixed form: 1239/441

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