Add 9/98 and 35/9, Solve 9/98 + 3 8/9 as a fraction

Add 9/98 and 35/9

1^st number: 9/98, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

9/98 + 35/9 is 3511/882.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
9/98 = 9 × 9/98 × 9 = 81/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
35/9 = 35 × 98/9 × 98 = 3430/882
Add the two like fractions:
81/882 + 3430/882 = 81 + 3430/882 = 3511/882
So, 9/98 + 35/9 = 3511/882
In mixed form: 3865/882

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