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Add 3/98 and 30/9

1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 3 3/9

3/98 + 30/9 is 989/294.

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,
    3/98 = 3 × 9/98 × 9 = 27/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    30/9 = 30 × 98/9 × 98 = 2940/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/882 + 2940/882 = 27 + 2940/882 = 2967/882
  5. 2967/882 simplified gives 989/294
  6. So, 3/98 + 30/9 = 989/294
    In mixed form: 3107/294

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