Add 2/98 and 72/9
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 8 0/9
2/98 + 72/9 is 393/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
72/9 = 72 × 98/9 × 98 = 7056/882 - Add the two like fractions:
18/882 + 7056/882 = 18 + 7056/882 = 7074/882 - 7074/882 simplified gives 393/49
- So, 2/98 + 72/9 = 393/49
In mixed form: 81/49
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