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Add 18/98 and 2/9

18/98 + 2/9 is 179/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    18/98 = 18 × 9/98 × 9 = 162/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    2/9 = 2 × 98/9 × 98 = 196/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/882 + 196/882 = 162 + 196/882 = 358/882
  5. 358/882 simplified gives 179/441
  6. So, 18/98 + 2/9 = 179/441

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