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Add 7/6 and 9/98

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

7/6 + 9/98 is 185/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    7/6 = 7 × 49/6 × 49 = 343/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    9/98 = 9 × 3/98 × 3 = 27/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/294 + 27/294 = 343 + 27/294 = 370/294
  5. 370/294 simplified gives 185/147
  6. So, 7/6 + 9/98 = 185/147
    In mixed form: 138/147

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