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Add 8/98 and 18/8

1st number: 8/98, 2nd number: 2 2/8

8/98 + 18/8 is 457/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 8 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    8/98 = 8 × 4/98 × 4 = 32/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    18/8 = 18 × 49/8 × 49 = 882/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/392 + 882/392 = 32 + 882/392 = 914/392
  5. 914/392 simplified gives 457/196
  6. So, 8/98 + 18/8 = 457/196
    In mixed form: 265/196

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