Add 3/98 and 42/45
3/98 + 42/45 is 1417/1470.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 45/98 × 45 = 135/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
42/45 = 42 × 98/45 × 98 = 4116/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
135/4410 + 4116/4410 = 135 + 4116/4410 = 4251/4410 - 4251/4410 simplified gives 1417/1470
- So, 3/98 + 42/45 = 1417/1470
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