Add 98/8 and 3/18
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 3/18
98/8 + 3/18 is 149/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
98/8 = 98 × 9/8 × 9 = 882/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
3/18 = 3 × 4/18 × 4 = 12/72 - Add the two like fractions:
882/72 + 12/72 = 882 + 12/72 = 894/72 - 894/72 simplified gives 149/12
- So, 98/8 + 3/18 = 149/12
In mixed form: 125/12
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