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Add 18/28 and 48/98

18/28 + 48/98 is 111/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 98 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    18/28 = 18 × 7/28 × 7 = 126/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    48/98 = 48 × 2/98 × 2 = 96/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/196 + 96/196 = 126 + 96/196 = 222/196
  5. 222/196 simplified gives 111/98
  6. So, 18/28 + 48/98 = 111/98
    In mixed form: 113/98

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