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Add 2/8 and 1/98

2/8 + 1/98 is 51/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 98 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    2/8 = 2 × 49/8 × 49 = 98/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    1/98 = 1 × 4/98 × 4 = 4/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/392 + 4/392 = 98 + 4/392 = 102/392
  5. 102/392 simplified gives 51/196
  6. So, 2/8 + 1/98 = 51/196

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