Add 5/9 and 2/98
5/9 + 2/98 is 254/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
5/9 = 5 × 98/9 × 98 = 490/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882 - Add the two like fractions:
490/882 + 18/882 = 490 + 18/882 = 508/882 - 508/882 simplified gives 254/441
- So, 5/9 + 2/98 = 254/441
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