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Add 12/98 and 70/9

1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 7 7/9

12/98 + 70/9 is 3484/441.

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,
    12/98 = 12 × 9/98 × 9 = 108/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    70/9 = 70 × 98/9 × 98 = 6860/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/882 + 6860/882 = 108 + 6860/882 = 6968/882
  5. 6968/882 simplified gives 3484/441
  6. So, 12/98 + 70/9 = 3484/441
    In mixed form: 7397/441

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