Add 9/5 and 98/90
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 1 8/90
9/5 + 98/90 is 26/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
9/5 = 9 × 18/5 × 18 = 162/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
98/90 = 98 × 1/90 × 1 = 98/90 - Add the two like fractions:
162/90 + 98/90 = 162 + 98/90 = 260/90 - 260/90 simplified gives 26/9
- So, 9/5 + 98/90 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9
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