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Add 9/98 and 28/4

1st number: 9/98, 2nd number: 7 0/4

9/98 + 28/4 is 695/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    9/98 = 9 × 2/98 × 2 = 18/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    28/4 = 28 × 49/4 × 49 = 1372/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/196 + 1372/196 = 18 + 1372/196 = 1390/196
  5. 1390/196 simplified gives 695/98
  6. So, 9/98 + 28/4 = 695/98
    In mixed form: 79/98

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