Add 49/9 and 12/98, Solve 5 4/9 + 12/98 as a fraction

Add 49/9 and 12/98

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 12/98

49/9 + 12/98 is 2455/441.

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,
49/9 = 49 × 98/9 × 98 = 4802/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
12/98 = 12 × 9/98 × 9 = 108/882
Add the two like fractions:
4802/882 + 108/882 = 4802 + 108/882 = 4910/882
4910/882 simplified gives 2455/441
So, 49/9 + 12/98 = 2455/441
In mixed form: 5250/441

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