Add 7/98 and 42/45
7/98 + 42/45 is 211/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
7/98 = 7 × 45/98 × 45 = 315/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
42/45 = 42 × 98/45 × 98 = 4116/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
315/4410 + 4116/4410 = 315 + 4116/4410 = 4431/4410 - 4431/4410 simplified gives 211/210
- So, 7/98 + 42/45 = 211/210
In mixed form: 11/210
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