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Add 49/9 and 18/98

1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 18/98

49/9 + 18/98 is 2482/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    49/9 = 49 × 98/9 × 98 = 4802/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    18/98 = 18 × 9/98 × 9 = 162/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4802/882 + 162/882 = 4802 + 162/882 = 4964/882
  5. 4964/882 simplified gives 2482/441
  6. So, 49/9 + 18/98 = 2482/441
    In mixed form: 5277/441

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