Add 8/98 and 27/9, Solve 8/98 + 3 0/9 as a fraction

Add 8/98 and 27/9

1^st number: 8/98, 2^nd number: 3 0/9

8/98 + 27/9 is 151/49.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
8/98 = 8 × 9/98 × 9 = 72/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
27/9 = 27 × 98/9 × 98 = 2646/882
Add the two like fractions:
72/882 + 2646/882 = 72 + 2646/882 = 2718/882
2718/882 simplified gives 151/49
So, 8/98 + 27/9 = 151/49
In mixed form: 34/49

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