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Add 3/18 and 90/98

3/18 + 90/98 is 319/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    3/18 = 3 × 49/18 × 49 = 147/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    90/98 = 90 × 9/98 × 9 = 810/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/882 + 810/882 = 147 + 810/882 = 957/882
  5. 957/882 simplified gives 319/294
  6. So, 3/18 + 90/98 = 319/294
    In mixed form: 125/294

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