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Add 72/9 and 16/98

1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 16/98

72/9 + 16/98 is 400/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    72/9 = 72 × 98/9 × 98 = 7056/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    16/98 = 16 × 9/98 × 9 = 144/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7056/882 + 144/882 = 7056 + 144/882 = 7200/882
  5. 7200/882 simplified gives 400/49
  6. So, 72/9 + 16/98 = 400/49
    In mixed form: 88/49

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