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Add 75/98 and 84/9

1st number: 75/98, 2nd number: 9 3/9

75/98 + 84/9 is 2969/294.

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,
    84/9 = 84 × 98/9 × 98 = 8232/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/882 + 8232/882 = 675 + 8232/882 = 8907/882
  5. 8907/882 simplified gives 2969/294
  6. So, 75/98 + 84/9 = 2969/294
    In mixed form: 1029/294

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