Add 14/45 and 42/98
14/45 + 42/98 is 233/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
14/45 = 14 × 98/45 × 98 = 1372/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
42/98 = 42 × 45/98 × 45 = 1890/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/4410 + 1890/4410 = 1372 + 1890/4410 = 3262/4410 - 3262/4410 simplified gives 233/315
- So, 14/45 + 42/98 = 233/315
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