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Add 25/98 and 36/9

1st number: 25/98, 2nd number: 4 0/9

25/98 + 36/9 is 417/98.

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,
    25/98 = 25 × 9/98 × 9 = 225/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    36/9 = 36 × 98/9 × 98 = 3528/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/882 + 3528/882 = 225 + 3528/882 = 3753/882
  5. 3753/882 simplified gives 417/98
  6. So, 25/98 + 36/9 = 417/98
    In mixed form: 425/98

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