Add 7/9 and 72/98
7/9 + 72/98 is 667/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/9 = 7 × 98/9 × 98 = 686/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
72/98 = 72 × 9/98 × 9 = 648/882 - Add the two like fractions:
686/882 + 648/882 = 686 + 648/882 = 1334/882 - 1334/882 simplified gives 667/441
- So, 7/9 + 72/98 = 667/441
In mixed form: 1226/441
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