Add 14/98 and 6/9, Solve 14/98 + 6/9 as a fraction

Add 14/98 and 6/9

14/98 + 6/9 is 17/21.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
14/98 = 14 × 9/98 × 9 = 126/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
6/9 = 6 × 98/9 × 98 = 588/882
Add the two like fractions:
126/882 + 588/882 = 126 + 588/882 = 714/882
714/882 simplified gives 17/21
So, 14/98 + 6/9 = 17/21

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