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Add 70/90 and 9/98

70/90 + 9/98 is 767/882.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    70/90 = 70 × 49/90 × 49 = 3430/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    9/98 = 9 × 45/98 × 45 = 405/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/4410 + 405/4410 = 3430 + 405/4410 = 3835/4410
  5. 3835/4410 simplified gives 767/882
  6. So, 70/90 + 9/98 = 767/882

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