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Add 35/98 and 21/9

1st number: 35/98, 2nd number: 2 3/9

35/98 + 21/9 is 113/42.

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,
    35/98 = 35 × 9/98 × 9 = 315/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    21/9 = 21 × 98/9 × 98 = 2058/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/882 + 2058/882 = 315 + 2058/882 = 2373/882
  5. 2373/882 simplified gives 113/42
  6. So, 35/98 + 21/9 = 113/42
    In mixed form: 229/42

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