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Add 35/98 and 40/9

1st number: 35/98, 2nd number: 4 4/9

35/98 + 40/9 is 605/126.

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,
    40/9 = 40 × 98/9 × 98 = 3920/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/882 + 3920/882 = 315 + 3920/882 = 4235/882
  5. 4235/882 simplified gives 605/126
  6. So, 35/98 + 40/9 = 605/126
    In mixed form: 4101/126

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