Add 20/9 and 9/98, Solve 2 2/9 + 9/98 as a fraction

Add 20/9 and 9/98

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

20/9 + 9/98 is 2041/882.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
20/9 = 20 × 98/9 × 98 = 1960/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
9/98 = 9 × 9/98 × 9 = 81/882
Add the two like fractions:
1960/882 + 81/882 = 1960 + 81/882 = 2041/882
So, 20/9 + 9/98 = 2041/882
In mixed form: 2277/882

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