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Add 98/9 and 49/28

1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 1 21/28

98/9 + 49/28 is 455/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    98/9 = 98 × 28/9 × 28 = 2744/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    49/28 = 49 × 9/28 × 9 = 441/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2744/252 + 441/252 = 2744 + 441/252 = 3185/252
  5. 3185/252 simplified gives 455/36
  6. So, 98/9 + 49/28 = 455/36
    In mixed form: 1223/36

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