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Add 2/9 and 42/98

2/9 + 42/98 is 41/63.

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,
    2/9 = 2 × 98/9 × 98 = 196/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    42/98 = 42 × 9/98 × 9 = 378/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/882 + 378/882 = 196 + 378/882 = 574/882
  5. 574/882 simplified gives 41/63
  6. So, 2/9 + 42/98 = 41/63

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