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Add 75/98 and 9/14

75/98 + 9/14 is 69/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 14 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    75/98 = 75 × 1/98 × 1 = 75/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    9/14 = 9 × 7/14 × 7 = 63/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/98 + 63/98 = 75 + 63/98 = 138/98
  5. 138/98 simplified gives 69/49
  6. So, 75/98 + 9/14 = 69/49
    In mixed form: 120/49

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