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Add 80/75 and 9/98

1st number: 1 5/75, 2nd number: 9/98

80/75 + 9/98 is 1703/1470.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    80/75 = 80 × 98/75 × 98 = 7840/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    9/98 = 9 × 75/98 × 75 = 675/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7840/7350 + 675/7350 = 7840 + 675/7350 = 8515/7350
  5. 8515/7350 simplified gives 1703/1470
  6. So, 80/75 + 9/98 = 1703/1470
    In mixed form: 1233/1470

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