Add 5/9 and 9/98
5/9 + 9/98 is 571/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/9 = 5 × 98/9 × 98 = 490/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
9/98 = 9 × 9/98 × 9 = 81/882 - Add the two like fractions:
490/882 + 81/882 = 490 + 81/882 = 571/882 - So, 5/9 + 9/98 = 571/882
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