Add 3/98 and 72/9
1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 8 0/9
3/98 + 72/9 is 787/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
3/98 = 3 × 9/98 × 9 = 27/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
72/9 = 72 × 98/9 × 98 = 7056/882 - Add the two like fractions:
27/882 + 7056/882 = 27 + 7056/882 = 7083/882 - 7083/882 simplified gives 787/98
- So, 3/98 + 72/9 = 787/98
In mixed form: 83/98
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