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Add 14/18 and 16/98

14/18 + 16/98 is 415/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    14/18 = 14 × 49/18 × 49 = 686/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    16/98 = 16 × 9/98 × 9 = 144/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/882 + 144/882 = 686 + 144/882 = 830/882
  5. 830/882 simplified gives 415/441
  6. So, 14/18 + 16/98 = 415/441

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