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Add 6/98 and 70/9

1st number: 6/98, 2nd number: 7 7/9

6/98 + 70/9 is 3457/441.

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,
    70/9 = 70 × 98/9 × 98 = 6860/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/882 + 6860/882 = 54 + 6860/882 = 6914/882
  5. 6914/882 simplified gives 3457/441
  6. So, 6/98 + 70/9 = 3457/441
    In mixed form: 7370/441

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