Add 2/98 and 16/9, Solve 2/98 + 1 7/9 as a fraction

Add 2/98 and 16/9

1^st number: 2/98, 2^nd number: 1 7/9

2/98 + 16/9 is 793/441.

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,
16/9 = 16 × 98/9 × 98 = 1568/882
Add the two like fractions:
18/882 + 1568/882 = 18 + 1568/882 = 1586/882
1586/882 simplified gives 793/441
So, 2/98 + 16/9 = 793/441
In mixed form: 1352/441

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