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Add 8/28 and 10/98

8/28 + 10/98 is 19/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 98 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    8/28 = 8 × 7/28 × 7 = 56/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    10/98 = 10 × 2/98 × 2 = 20/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/196 + 20/196 = 56 + 20/196 = 76/196
  5. 76/196 simplified gives 19/49
  6. So, 8/28 + 10/98 = 19/49

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