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Add 3/98 and 18/9

1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 2 0/9

3/98 + 18/9 is 199/98.

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,
    3/98 = 3 × 9/98 × 9 = 27/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    18/9 = 18 × 98/9 × 98 = 1764/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/882 + 1764/882 = 27 + 1764/882 = 1791/882
  5. 1791/882 simplified gives 199/98
  6. So, 3/98 + 18/9 = 199/98
    In mixed form: 23/98

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