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Add 5/98 and 25/18

1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 1 7/18

5/98 + 25/18 is 635/441.

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,
    5/98 = 5 × 9/98 × 9 = 45/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    25/18 = 25 × 49/18 × 49 = 1225/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/882 + 1225/882 = 45 + 1225/882 = 1270/882
  5. 1270/882 simplified gives 635/441
  6. So, 5/98 + 25/18 = 635/441
    In mixed form: 1194/441

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