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Add 9/10 and 28/98

9/10 + 28/98 is 83/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
    9/10 = 9 × 49/10 × 49 = 441/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    28/98 = 28 × 5/98 × 5 = 140/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/490 + 140/490 = 441 + 140/490 = 581/490
  5. 581/490 simplified gives 83/70
  6. So, 9/10 + 28/98 = 83/70
    In mixed form: 113/70

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