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Add 6/98 and 2/9

6/98 + 2/9 is 125/441.

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,
    6/98 = 6 × 9/98 × 9 = 54/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    2/9 = 2 × 98/9 × 98 = 196/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/882 + 196/882 = 54 + 196/882 = 250/882
  5. 250/882 simplified gives 125/441
  6. So, 6/98 + 2/9 = 125/441

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