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Add 18/4 and 8/98

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

18/4 + 8/98 is 449/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 98 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    18/4 = 18 × 49/4 × 49 = 882/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    8/98 = 8 × 2/98 × 2 = 16/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/196 + 16/196 = 882 + 16/196 = 898/196
  5. 898/196 simplified gives 449/98
  6. So, 18/4 + 8/98 = 449/98
    In mixed form: 457/98

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