Add 98/9 and 1/10
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 1/10
98/9 + 1/10 is 989/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
98/9 = 98 × 10/9 × 10 = 980/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
1/10 = 1 × 9/10 × 9 = 9/90 - Add the two like fractions:
980/90 + 9/90 = 980 + 9/90 = 989/90 - So, 98/9 + 1/10 = 989/90
In mixed form: 1089/90
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