Add 98/9 and 40/10
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 4 0/10
98/9 + 40/10 is 134/9.
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,
40/10 = 40 × 9/10 × 9 = 360/90 - Add the two like fractions:
980/90 + 360/90 = 980 + 360/90 = 1340/90 - 1340/90 simplified gives 134/9
- So, 98/9 + 40/10 = 134/9
In mixed form: 148/9
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