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Add 35/98 and 25/18

1st number: 35/98, 2nd number: 1 7/18

35/98 + 25/18 is 110/63.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    35/98 = 35 × 9/98 × 9 = 315/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    25/18 = 25 × 49/18 × 49 = 1225/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/882 + 1225/882 = 315 + 1225/882 = 1540/882
  5. 1540/882 simplified gives 110/63
  6. So, 35/98 + 25/18 = 110/63
    In mixed form: 147/63

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