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Add 49/98 and 6/9

49/98 + 6/9 is 7/6.

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,
    49/98 = 49 × 9/98 × 9 = 441/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    6/9 = 6 × 98/9 × 98 = 588/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/882 + 588/882 = 441 + 588/882 = 1029/882
  5. 1029/882 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 49/98 + 6/9 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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