Add 18/8 and 6/98
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 6/98
18/8 + 6/98 is 453/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
18/8 = 18 × 49/8 × 49 = 882/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
6/98 = 6 × 4/98 × 4 = 24/392 - Add the two like fractions:
882/392 + 24/392 = 882 + 24/392 = 906/392 - 906/392 simplified gives 453/196
- So, 18/8 + 6/98 = 453/196
In mixed form: 261/196
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