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Add 8/98 and 7/64

8/98 + 7/64 is 599/3136.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
    8/98 = 8 × 32/98 × 32 = 256/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    7/64 = 7 × 49/64 × 49 = 343/3136
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/3136 + 343/3136 = 256 + 343/3136 = 599/3136
  5. So, 8/98 + 7/64 = 599/3136

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