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Add 9/98 and 90/56

1st number: 9/98, 2nd number: 1 34/56

9/98 + 90/56 is 333/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 56 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    9/98 = 9 × 4/98 × 4 = 36/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    90/56 = 90 × 7/56 × 7 = 630/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/392 + 630/392 = 36 + 630/392 = 666/392
  5. 666/392 simplified gives 333/196
  6. So, 9/98 + 90/56 = 333/196
    In mixed form: 1137/196

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