Add 98/18 and 16/7, Solve 5 8/18 + 2 2/7 as a fraction

Add 98/18 and 16/7

1^st number: 5 8/18, 2^nd number: 2 2/7

98/18 + 16/7 is 487/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
98/18 = 98 × 7/18 × 7 = 686/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
16/7 = 16 × 18/7 × 18 = 288/126
Add the two like fractions:
686/126 + 288/126 = 686 + 288/126 = 974/126
974/126 simplified gives 487/63
So, 98/18 + 16/7 = 487/63
In mixed form: 746/63

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