Add 98/10 and 2/9
1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 2/9
98/10 + 2/9 is 451/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
98/10 = 98 × 9/10 × 9 = 882/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
2/9 = 2 × 10/9 × 10 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
882/90 + 20/90 = 882 + 20/90 = 902/90 - 902/90 simplified gives 451/45
- So, 98/10 + 2/9 = 451/45
In mixed form: 101/45
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