Add 98/9 and 20/50
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 20/50
98/9 + 20/50 is 508/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
98/9 = 98 × 50/9 × 50 = 4900/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
20/50 = 20 × 9/50 × 9 = 180/450 - Add the two like fractions:
4900/450 + 180/450 = 4900 + 180/450 = 5080/450 - 5080/450 simplified gives 508/45
- So, 98/9 + 20/50 = 508/45
In mixed form: 1113/45
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