Add 8/98 and 42/18, Solve 8/98 + 2 6/18 as a fraction

Add 8/98 and 42/18

1^st number: 8/98, 2^nd number: 2 6/18

8/98 + 42/18 is 355/147.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
8/98 = 8 × 9/98 × 9 = 72/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
42/18 = 42 × 49/18 × 49 = 2058/882
Add the two like fractions:
72/882 + 2058/882 = 72 + 2058/882 = 2130/882
2130/882 simplified gives 355/147
So, 8/98 + 42/18 = 355/147
In mixed form: 261/147

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