Add 5/98 and 28/9, Solve 5/98 + 3 1/9 as a fraction

Add 5/98 and 28/9

1^st number: 5/98, 2^nd number: 3 1/9

5/98 + 28/9 is 2789/882.

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,
5/98 = 5 × 9/98 × 9 = 45/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
28/9 = 28 × 98/9 × 98 = 2744/882
Add the two like fractions:
45/882 + 2744/882 = 45 + 2744/882 = 2789/882
So, 5/98 + 28/9 = 2789/882
In mixed form: 3143/882

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