Add 98/9 and 40/50
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 40/50
98/9 + 40/50 is 526/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
98/9 = 98 × 50/9 × 50 = 4900/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
40/50 = 40 × 9/50 × 9 = 360/450 - Add the two like fractions:
4900/450 + 360/450 = 4900 + 360/450 = 5260/450 - 5260/450 simplified gives 526/45
- So, 98/9 + 40/50 = 526/45
In mixed form: 1131/45
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