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Add 60/9 and 40/98

1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 40/98

60/9 + 40/98 is 1040/147.

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,
    60/9 = 60 × 98/9 × 98 = 5880/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    40/98 = 40 × 9/98 × 9 = 360/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5880/882 + 360/882 = 5880 + 360/882 = 6240/882
  5. 6240/882 simplified gives 1040/147
  6. So, 60/9 + 40/98 = 1040/147
    In mixed form: 711/147

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