Add 10/9 and 15/98, Solve 1 1/9 + 15/98 as a fraction

Add 10/9 and 15/98

1^st number: 1 1/9, 2^nd number: 15/98

10/9 + 15/98 is 1115/882.

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,
10/9 = 10 × 98/9 × 98 = 980/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
15/98 = 15 × 9/98 × 9 = 135/882
Add the two like fractions:
980/882 + 135/882 = 980 + 135/882 = 1115/882
So, 10/9 + 15/98 = 1115/882
In mixed form: 1233/882

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