Add 98/8 and 8/9
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 8/9
98/8 + 8/9 is 473/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
98/8 = 98 × 9/8 × 9 = 882/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
8/9 = 8 × 8/9 × 8 = 64/72 - Add the two like fractions:
882/72 + 64/72 = 882 + 64/72 = 946/72 - 946/72 simplified gives 473/36
- So, 98/8 + 8/9 = 473/36
In mixed form: 135/36
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