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Add 90/9 and 42/98

1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 42/98

90/9 + 42/98 is 73/7.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    90/9 = 90 × 98/9 × 98 = 8820/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    42/98 = 42 × 9/98 × 9 = 378/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8820/882 + 378/882 = 8820 + 378/882 = 9198/882
  5. 9198/882 simplified gives 73/7
  6. So, 90/9 + 42/98 = 73/7
    In mixed form: 103/7

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