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Add 98/9 and 12/18

1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 12/18

98/9 + 12/18 is 104/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    98/9 = 98 × 2/9 × 2 = 196/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    12/18 = 12 × 1/18 × 1 = 12/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/18 + 12/18 = 196 + 12/18 = 208/18
  5. 208/18 simplified gives 104/9
  6. So, 98/9 + 12/18 = 104/9
    In mixed form: 115/9

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