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Add 81/98 and 45/9

1st number: 81/98, 2nd number: 5 0/9

81/98 + 45/9 is 571/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    81/98 = 81 × 9/98 × 9 = 729/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    45/9 = 45 × 98/9 × 98 = 4410/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    729/882 + 4410/882 = 729 + 4410/882 = 5139/882
  5. 5139/882 simplified gives 571/98
  6. So, 81/98 + 45/9 = 571/98
    In mixed form: 581/98

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