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Add 2/98 and 18/84

2/98 + 18/84 is 23/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 84 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    2/98 = 2 × 6/98 × 6 = 12/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    18/84 = 18 × 7/84 × 7 = 126/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/588 + 126/588 = 12 + 126/588 = 138/588
  5. 138/588 simplified gives 23/98
  6. So, 2/98 + 18/84 = 23/98

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