Add 3/98 and 60/9, Solve 3/98 + 6 6/9 as a fraction

Add 3/98 and 60/9

1^st number: 3/98, 2^nd number: 6 6/9

3/98 + 60/9 is 1969/294.

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,
3/98 = 3 × 9/98 × 9 = 27/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
60/9 = 60 × 98/9 × 98 = 5880/882
Add the two like fractions:
27/882 + 5880/882 = 27 + 5880/882 = 5907/882
5907/882 simplified gives 1969/294
So, 3/98 + 60/9 = 1969/294
In mixed form: 6205/294

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