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Add 7/18 and 7/98

7/18 + 7/98 is 29/63.

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,
    7/18 = 7 × 49/18 × 49 = 343/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    7/98 = 7 × 9/98 × 9 = 63/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/882 + 63/882 = 343 + 63/882 = 406/882
  5. 406/882 simplified gives 29/63
  6. So, 7/18 + 7/98 = 29/63

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