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Add 1/98 and 9/3

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

1/98 + 9/3 is 295/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 3 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    9/3 = 9 × 98/3 × 98 = 882/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/294 + 882/294 = 3 + 882/294 = 885/294
  5. 885/294 simplified gives 295/98
  6. So, 1/98 + 9/3 = 295/98
    In mixed form: 31/98

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