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Add 8/9 and 49/98

8/9 + 49/98 is 25/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    8/9 = 8 × 98/9 × 98 = 784/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    49/98 = 49 × 9/98 × 9 = 441/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/882 + 441/882 = 784 + 441/882 = 1225/882
  5. 1225/882 simplified gives 25/18
  6. So, 8/9 + 49/98 = 25/18
    In mixed form: 17/18

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