Add 98/50 and 10/9
1st number: 1 48/50, 2nd number: 1 1/9
98/50 + 10/9 is 691/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
98/50 = 98 × 9/50 × 9 = 882/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
10/9 = 10 × 50/9 × 50 = 500/450 - Add the two like fractions:
882/450 + 500/450 = 882 + 500/450 = 1382/450 - 1382/450 simplified gives 691/225
- So, 98/50 + 10/9 = 691/225
In mixed form: 316/225
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