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Add 45/98 and 6/9

45/98 + 6/9 is 331/294.

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,
    45/98 = 45 × 9/98 × 9 = 405/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    6/9 = 6 × 98/9 × 98 = 588/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/882 + 588/882 = 405 + 588/882 = 993/882
  5. 993/882 simplified gives 331/294
  6. So, 45/98 + 6/9 = 331/294
    In mixed form: 137/294

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