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Add 10/98 and 81/18

1st number: 10/98, 2nd number: 4 9/18

10/98 + 81/18 is 451/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    10/98 = 10 × 9/98 × 9 = 90/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    81/18 = 81 × 49/18 × 49 = 3969/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/882 + 3969/882 = 90 + 3969/882 = 4059/882
  5. 4059/882 simplified gives 451/98
  6. So, 10/98 + 81/18 = 451/98
    In mixed form: 459/98

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