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Add 72/98 and 8/9

72/98 + 8/9 is 716/441.

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,
    72/98 = 72 × 9/98 × 9 = 648/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    8/9 = 8 × 98/9 × 98 = 784/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/882 + 784/882 = 648 + 784/882 = 1432/882
  5. 1432/882 simplified gives 716/441
  6. So, 72/98 + 8/9 = 716/441
    In mixed form: 1275/441

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