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Add 2/98 and 56/9

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

2/98 + 56/9 is 2753/441.

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,
    2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    56/9 = 56 × 98/9 × 98 = 5488/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/882 + 5488/882 = 18 + 5488/882 = 5506/882
  5. 5506/882 simplified gives 2753/441
  6. So, 2/98 + 56/9 = 2753/441
    In mixed form: 6107/441

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