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Add 40/98 and 16/9

1st number: 40/98, 2nd number: 1 7/9

40/98 + 16/9 is 964/441.

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,
    40/98 = 40 × 9/98 × 9 = 360/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    16/9 = 16 × 98/9 × 98 = 1568/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/882 + 1568/882 = 360 + 1568/882 = 1928/882
  5. 1928/882 simplified gives 964/441
  6. So, 40/98 + 16/9 = 964/441
    In mixed form: 282/441

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