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Add 9/14 and 45/98

9/14 + 45/98 is 54/49.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    9/14 = 9 × 7/14 × 7 = 63/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    45/98 = 45 × 1/98 × 1 = 45/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/98 + 45/98 = 63 + 45/98 = 108/98
  5. 108/98 simplified gives 54/49
  6. So, 9/14 + 45/98 = 54/49
    In mixed form: 15/49

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