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Add 20/9 and 98/4

1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 24 2/4

20/9 + 98/4 is 481/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    20/9 = 20 × 4/9 × 4 = 80/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    98/4 = 98 × 9/4 × 9 = 882/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/36 + 882/36 = 80 + 882/36 = 962/36
  5. 962/36 simplified gives 481/18
  6. So, 20/9 + 98/4 = 481/18
    In mixed form: 2613/18

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