Add 60/9 and 7/98, Solve 6 6/9 + 7/98 as a fraction

Add 60/9 and 7/98

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

60/9 + 7/98 is 283/42.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
60/9 = 60 × 98/9 × 98 = 5880/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
7/98 = 7 × 9/98 × 9 = 63/882
Add the two like fractions:
5880/882 + 63/882 = 5880 + 63/882 = 5943/882
5943/882 simplified gives 283/42
So, 60/9 + 7/98 = 283/42
In mixed form: 631/42

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