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Add 18/98 and 6/9

18/98 + 6/9 is 125/147.

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,
    18/98 = 18 × 9/98 × 9 = 162/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    6/9 = 6 × 98/9 × 98 = 588/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/882 + 588/882 = 162 + 588/882 = 750/882
  5. 750/882 simplified gives 125/147
  6. So, 18/98 + 6/9 = 125/147

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