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Add 2/18 and 98/8

1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 12 2/8

2/18 + 98/8 is 445/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    2/18 = 2 × 4/18 × 4 = 8/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    98/8 = 98 × 9/8 × 9 = 882/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/72 + 882/72 = 8 + 882/72 = 890/72
  5. 890/72 simplified gives 445/36
  6. So, 2/18 + 98/8 = 445/36
    In mixed form: 1213/36

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