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Add 54/18 and 10/98

1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 10/98

54/18 + 10/98 is 152/49.

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,
    54/18 = 54 × 49/18 × 49 = 2646/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    10/98 = 10 × 9/98 × 9 = 90/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/882 + 90/882 = 2646 + 90/882 = 2736/882
  5. 2736/882 simplified gives 152/49
  6. So, 54/18 + 10/98 = 152/49
    In mixed form: 35/49

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