Add 98/18 and 18/4
1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 4 2/4
98/18 + 18/4 is 179/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
98/18 = 98 × 2/18 × 2 = 196/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
18/4 = 18 × 9/4 × 9 = 162/36 - Add the two like fractions:
196/36 + 162/36 = 196 + 162/36 = 358/36 - 358/36 simplified gives 179/18
- So, 98/18 + 18/4 = 179/18
In mixed form: 917/18
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