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Add 9/98 and 72/84

9/98 + 72/84 is 93/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 84 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    9/98 = 9 × 6/98 × 6 = 54/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    72/84 = 72 × 7/84 × 7 = 504/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/588 + 504/588 = 54 + 504/588 = 558/588
  5. 558/588 simplified gives 93/98
  6. So, 9/98 + 72/84 = 93/98

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