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Add 54/98 and 2/9

54/98 + 2/9 is 341/441.

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,
    54/98 = 54 × 9/98 × 9 = 486/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    2/9 = 2 × 98/9 × 98 = 196/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/882 + 196/882 = 486 + 196/882 = 682/882
  5. 682/882 simplified gives 341/441
  6. So, 54/98 + 2/9 = 341/441

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