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Add 98/50 and 70/9

1st number: 1 48/50, 2nd number: 7 7/9

98/50 + 70/9 is 2191/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    98/50 = 98 × 9/50 × 9 = 882/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    70/9 = 70 × 50/9 × 50 = 3500/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/450 + 3500/450 = 882 + 3500/450 = 4382/450
  5. 4382/450 simplified gives 2191/225
  6. So, 98/50 + 70/9 = 2191/225
    In mixed form: 9166/225

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