Add 98/5 and 56/9
1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 6 2/9
98/5 + 56/9 is 1162/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
98/5 = 98 × 9/5 × 9 = 882/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
56/9 = 56 × 5/9 × 5 = 280/45 - Add the two like fractions:
882/45 + 280/45 = 882 + 280/45 = 1162/45 - So, 98/5 + 56/9 = 1162/45
In mixed form: 2537/45
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