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Add 4/9 and 21/98

4/9 + 21/98 is 83/126.

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,
    4/9 = 4 × 98/9 × 98 = 392/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    21/98 = 21 × 9/98 × 9 = 189/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/882 + 189/882 = 392 + 189/882 = 581/882
  5. 581/882 simplified gives 83/126
  6. So, 4/9 + 21/98 = 83/126

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