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Add 6/9 and 35/98

6/9 + 35/98 is 43/42.

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,
    6/9 = 6 × 98/9 × 98 = 588/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    35/98 = 35 × 9/98 × 9 = 315/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/882 + 315/882 = 588 + 315/882 = 903/882
  5. 903/882 simplified gives 43/42
  6. So, 6/9 + 35/98 = 43/42
    In mixed form: 11/42

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