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Add 75/18 and 10/98

1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 10/98

75/18 + 10/98 is 1255/294.

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,
    75/18 = 75 × 49/18 × 49 = 3675/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    10/98 = 10 × 9/98 × 9 = 90/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3675/882 + 90/882 = 3675 + 90/882 = 3765/882
  5. 3765/882 simplified gives 1255/294
  6. So, 75/18 + 10/98 = 1255/294
    In mixed form: 479/294

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