Add 75/18 and 7/98, Solve 4 3/18 + 7/98 as a fraction

Add 75/18 and 7/98

1^st number: 4 3/18, 2^nd number: 7/98

75/18 + 7/98 is 89/21.

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,
75/18 = 75 × 49/18 × 49 = 3675/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
7/98 = 7 × 9/98 × 9 = 63/882
Add the two like fractions:
3675/882 + 63/882 = 3675 + 63/882 = 3738/882
3738/882 simplified gives 89/21
So, 75/18 + 7/98 = 89/21
In mixed form: 45/21

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