Add 2/20 and 98/9
1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 10 8/9
2/20 + 98/9 is 989/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
98/9 = 98 × 20/9 × 20 = 1960/180 - Add the two like fractions:
18/180 + 1960/180 = 18 + 1960/180 = 1978/180 - 1978/180 simplified gives 989/90
- So, 2/20 + 98/9 = 989/90
In mixed form: 1089/90
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