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Add 3/98 and 5/8

3/98 + 5/8 is 257/392.

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,
    3/98 = 3 × 4/98 × 4 = 12/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    5/8 = 5 × 49/8 × 49 = 245/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/392 + 245/392 = 12 + 245/392 = 257/392
  5. So, 3/98 + 5/8 = 257/392

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