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Add 75/98 and 3/9

75/98 + 3/9 is 323/294.

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,
    75/98 = 75 × 9/98 × 9 = 675/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    3/9 = 3 × 98/9 × 98 = 294/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/882 + 294/882 = 675 + 294/882 = 969/882
  5. 969/882 simplified gives 323/294
  6. So, 75/98 + 3/9 = 323/294
    In mixed form: 129/294

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