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Add 98/9 and 30/10

1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 3 0/10

98/9 + 30/10 is 125/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    98/9 = 98 × 10/9 × 10 = 980/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    30/10 = 30 × 9/10 × 9 = 270/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/90 + 270/90 = 980 + 270/90 = 1250/90
  5. 1250/90 simplified gives 125/9
  6. So, 98/9 + 30/10 = 125/9
    In mixed form: 138/9

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