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Add 18/98 and 2/8

18/98 + 2/8 is 85/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 8 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    18/98 = 18 × 4/98 × 4 = 72/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    2/8 = 2 × 49/8 × 49 = 98/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/392 + 98/392 = 72 + 98/392 = 170/392
  5. 170/392 simplified gives 85/196
  6. So, 18/98 + 2/8 = 85/196

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