Add 2/98 and 10/9, Solve 2/98 + 1 1/9 as a fraction

Add 2/98 and 10/9

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

2/98 + 10/9 is 499/441.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
10/9 = 10 × 98/9 × 98 = 980/882
Add the two like fractions:
18/882 + 980/882 = 18 + 980/882 = 998/882
998/882 simplified gives 499/441
So, 2/98 + 10/9 = 499/441
In mixed form: 158/441

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