Add 2/9 and 98/5
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 19 3/5
2/9 + 98/5 is 892/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
2/9 = 2 × 5/9 × 5 = 10/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
98/5 = 98 × 9/5 × 9 = 882/45 - Add the two like fractions:
10/45 + 882/45 = 10 + 882/45 = 892/45 - So, 2/9 + 98/5 = 892/45
In mixed form: 1937/45
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