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Add 49/98 and 18/9

1^st number: 49/98, 2^nd number: 2 0/9

49/98 + 18/9 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   49/98 = 49 × 9/98 × 9 = 441/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   18/9 = 18 × 98/9 × 98 = 1764/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/882 + 1764/882 = 441 + 1764/882 = 2205/882
5. 2205/882 simplified gives 5/2
6. So, 49/98 + 18/9 = 5/2
   In mixed form: 21/2

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