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Add 5/8 and 7/98

5/8 + 7/98 is 39/56.

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,
    5/8 = 5 × 49/8 × 49 = 245/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    7/98 = 7 × 4/98 × 4 = 28/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/392 + 28/392 = 245 + 28/392 = 273/392
  5. 273/392 simplified gives 39/56
  6. So, 5/8 + 7/98 = 39/56

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