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Add 98/4 and 28/18

1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 1 10/18

98/4 + 28/18 is 469/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 18 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    98/4 = 98 × 9/4 × 9 = 882/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    28/18 = 28 × 2/18 × 2 = 56/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/36 + 56/36 = 882 + 56/36 = 938/36
  5. 938/36 simplified gives 469/18
  6. So, 98/4 + 28/18 = 469/18
    In mixed form: 261/18

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