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Add 9/98 and 45/3

1st number: 9/98, 2nd number: 15 0/3

9/98 + 45/3 is 1479/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 3 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    9/98 = 9 × 3/98 × 3 = 27/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    45/3 = 45 × 98/3 × 98 = 4410/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/294 + 4410/294 = 27 + 4410/294 = 4437/294
  5. 4437/294 simplified gives 1479/98
  6. So, 9/98 + 45/3 = 1479/98
    In mixed form: 159/98

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