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Add 3/8 and 1/98

3/8 + 1/98 is 151/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 98 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    3/8 = 3 × 49/8 × 49 = 147/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    1/98 = 1 × 4/98 × 4 = 4/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/392 + 4/392 = 147 + 4/392 = 151/392
  5. So, 3/8 + 1/98 = 151/392

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