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Add 14/98 and 5/9

14/98 + 5/9 is 44/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    14/98 = 14 × 9/98 × 9 = 126/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    5/9 = 5 × 98/9 × 98 = 490/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/882 + 490/882 = 126 + 490/882 = 616/882
  5. 616/882 simplified gives 44/63
  6. So, 14/98 + 5/9 = 44/63

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