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Add 9/2 and 7/98

1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 7/98

9/2 + 7/98 is 32/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 98 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    9/2 = 9 × 49/2 × 49 = 441/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    7/98 = 7 × 1/98 × 1 = 7/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/98 + 7/98 = 441 + 7/98 = 448/98
  5. 448/98 simplified gives 32/7
  6. So, 9/2 + 7/98 = 32/7
    In mixed form: 44/7

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