Add 7/98 and 20/18, Solve 7/98 + 1 2/18 as a fraction

Add 7/98 and 20/18

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

7/98 + 20/18 is 149/126.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
7/98 = 7 × 9/98 × 9 = 63/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
20/18 = 20 × 49/18 × 49 = 980/882
Add the two like fractions:
63/882 + 980/882 = 63 + 980/882 = 1043/882
1043/882 simplified gives 149/126
So, 7/98 + 20/18 = 149/126
In mixed form: 123/126

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