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Add 4/98 and 28/8

1st number: 4/98, 2nd number: 3 4/8

4/98 + 28/8 is 347/98.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    4/98 = 4 × 4/98 × 4 = 16/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    28/8 = 28 × 49/8 × 49 = 1372/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/392 + 1372/392 = 16 + 1372/392 = 1388/392
  5. 1388/392 simplified gives 347/98
  6. So, 4/98 + 28/8 = 347/98
    In mixed form: 353/98

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