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Add 4/9 and 6/98

4/9 + 6/98 is 223/441.

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,
    6/98 = 6 × 9/98 × 9 = 54/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/882 + 54/882 = 392 + 54/882 = 446/882
  5. 446/882 simplified gives 223/441
  6. So, 4/9 + 6/98 = 223/441

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