Add 7/98 and 45/18, Solve 7/98 + 2 9/18 as a fraction

Add 7/98 and 45/18

1^st number: 7/98, 2^nd number: 2 9/18

7/98 + 45/18 is 18/7.

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,
45/18 = 45 × 49/18 × 49 = 2205/882
Add the two like fractions:
63/882 + 2205/882 = 63 + 2205/882 = 2268/882
2268/882 simplified gives 18/7
So, 7/98 + 45/18 = 18/7
In mixed form: 24/7

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