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Add 10/9 and 12/98

1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 12/98

10/9 + 12/98 is 544/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    10/9 = 10 × 98/9 × 98 = 980/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    12/98 = 12 × 9/98 × 9 = 108/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/882 + 108/882 = 980 + 108/882 = 1088/882
  5. 1088/882 simplified gives 544/441
  6. So, 10/9 + 12/98 = 544/441
    In mixed form: 1103/441

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