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Add 18/98 and 3/4

18/98 + 3/4 is 183/196.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    18/98 = 18 × 2/98 × 2 = 36/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    3/4 = 3 × 49/4 × 49 = 147/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/196 + 147/196 = 36 + 147/196 = 183/196
  5. So, 18/98 + 3/4 = 183/196

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