Add 98/10 and 28/9
1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 3 1/9
98/10 + 28/9 is 581/45.
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,
28/9 = 28 × 10/9 × 10 = 280/90 - Add the two like fractions:
882/90 + 280/90 = 882 + 280/90 = 1162/90 - 1162/90 simplified gives 581/45
- So, 98/10 + 28/9 = 581/45
In mixed form: 1241/45
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