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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
18/4 = 18 × 49/4 × 49 = 882/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
8/98 = 8 × 2/98 × 2 = 16/196 - Add the two like fractions:
882/196 + 16/196 = 882 + 16/196 = 898/196 - 898/196 simplified gives 449/98
- So, 18/4 + 8/98 = 449/98
In mixed form: 457/98
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