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Add 5/9 and 72/98

5/9 + 72/98 is 569/441.

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,
    5/9 = 5 × 98/9 × 98 = 490/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    72/98 = 72 × 9/98 × 9 = 648/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/882 + 648/882 = 490 + 648/882 = 1138/882
  5. 1138/882 simplified gives 569/441
  6. So, 5/9 + 72/98 = 569/441
    In mixed form: 1128/441

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