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Add 3/9 and 72/98

3/9 + 72/98 is 157/147.

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,
    3/9 = 3 × 98/9 × 98 = 294/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    72/98 = 72 × 9/98 × 9 = 648/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/882 + 648/882 = 294 + 648/882 = 942/882
  5. 942/882 simplified gives 157/147
  6. So, 3/9 + 72/98 = 157/147
    In mixed form: 110/147

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