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Add 7/98 and 8/9

7/98 + 8/9 is 121/126.

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,
    7/98 = 7 × 9/98 × 9 = 63/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    8/9 = 8 × 98/9 × 98 = 784/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/882 + 784/882 = 63 + 784/882 = 847/882
  5. 847/882 simplified gives 121/126
  6. So, 7/98 + 8/9 = 121/126

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