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Add 8/98 and 4/18

8/98 + 4/18 is 134/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 18 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    8/98 = 8 × 9/98 × 9 = 72/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    4/18 = 4 × 49/18 × 49 = 196/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/882 + 196/882 = 72 + 196/882 = 268/882
  5. 268/882 simplified gives 134/441
  6. So, 8/98 + 4/18 = 134/441

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