Add 2/12 and 98/9, Solve 2/12 + 10 8/9 as a fraction

Add 2/12 and 98/9

1^st number: 2/12, 2^nd number: 10 8/9

2/12 + 98/9 is 199/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
2/12 = 2 × 3/12 × 3 = 6/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
98/9 = 98 × 4/9 × 4 = 392/36
Add the two like fractions:
6/36 + 392/36 = 6 + 392/36 = 398/36
398/36 simplified gives 199/18
So, 2/12 + 98/9 = 199/18
In mixed form: 111/18

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