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Add 8/98 and 2/28

8/98 + 2/28 is 15/98.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    8/98 = 8 × 2/98 × 2 = 16/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    2/28 = 2 × 7/28 × 7 = 14/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/196 + 14/196 = 16 + 14/196 = 30/196
  5. 30/196 simplified gives 15/98
  6. So, 8/98 + 2/28 = 15/98

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