Add 10/9 and 36/98, Solve 1 1/9 + 36/98 as a fraction

Add 10/9 and 36/98

1^st number: 1 1/9, 2^nd number: 36/98

10/9 + 36/98 is 652/441.

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,
36/98 = 36 × 9/98 × 9 = 324/882
Add the two like fractions:
980/882 + 324/882 = 980 + 324/882 = 1304/882
1304/882 simplified gives 652/441
So, 10/9 + 36/98 = 652/441
In mixed form: 1211/441

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