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Add 45/98 and 9/21

45/98 + 9/21 is 87/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 21 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    45/98 = 45 × 3/98 × 3 = 135/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
    9/21 = 9 × 14/21 × 14 = 126/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/294 + 126/294 = 135 + 126/294 = 261/294
  5. 261/294 simplified gives 87/98
  6. So, 45/98 + 9/21 = 87/98

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