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Add 12/9 and 8/98

1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 8/98

12/9 + 8/98 is 208/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    12/9 = 12 × 98/9 × 98 = 1176/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    8/98 = 8 × 9/98 × 9 = 72/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/882 + 72/882 = 1176 + 72/882 = 1248/882
  5. 1248/882 simplified gives 208/147
  6. So, 12/9 + 8/98 = 208/147
    In mixed form: 161/147

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