Add 72/9 and 4/98, Solve 8 0/9 + 4/98 as a fraction

Add 72/9 and 4/98

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 4/98

72/9 + 4/98 is 394/49.

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,
72/9 = 72 × 98/9 × 98 = 7056/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
4/98 = 4 × 9/98 × 9 = 36/882
Add the two like fractions:
7056/882 + 36/882 = 7056 + 36/882 = 7092/882
7092/882 simplified gives 394/49
So, 72/9 + 4/98 = 394/49
In mixed form: 82/49

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