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Add 10/98 and 60/9

1st number: 10/98, 2nd number: 6 6/9

10/98 + 60/9 is 995/147.

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,
    10/98 = 10 × 9/98 × 9 = 90/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    60/9 = 60 × 98/9 × 98 = 5880/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/882 + 5880/882 = 90 + 5880/882 = 5970/882
  5. 5970/882 simplified gives 995/147
  6. So, 10/98 + 60/9 = 995/147
    In mixed form: 6113/147

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