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Add 5/18 and 3/98

5/18 + 3/98 is 136/441.

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,
    5/18 = 5 × 49/18 × 49 = 245/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    3/98 = 3 × 9/98 × 9 = 27/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/882 + 27/882 = 245 + 27/882 = 272/882
  5. 272/882 simplified gives 136/441
  6. So, 5/18 + 3/98 = 136/441

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