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Add 18/98 and 7/28

18/98 + 7/28 is 85/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 28 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 28 × 7 = 196,
    7/28 = 7 × 7/28 × 7 = 49/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/196 + 49/196 = 36 + 49/196 = 85/196
  5. So, 18/98 + 7/28 = 85/196

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