Add 7/18 and 81/98
7/18 + 81/98 is 536/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/18 = 7 × 49/18 × 49 = 343/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
81/98 = 81 × 9/98 × 9 = 729/882 - Add the two like fractions:
343/882 + 729/882 = 343 + 729/882 = 1072/882 - 1072/882 simplified gives 536/441
- So, 7/18 + 81/98 = 536/441
In mixed form: 195/441
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