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Add 2/98 and 15/8

1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 7/8

2/98 + 15/8 is 743/392.

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,
    2/98 = 2 × 4/98 × 4 = 8/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    15/8 = 15 × 49/8 × 49 = 735/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/392 + 735/392 = 8 + 735/392 = 743/392
  5. So, 2/98 + 15/8 = 743/392
    In mixed form: 1351/392

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