Add 42/45 and 18/98
42/45 + 18/98 is 821/735.
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,
42/45 = 42 × 98/45 × 98 = 4116/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
18/98 = 18 × 45/98 × 45 = 810/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
4116/4410 + 810/4410 = 4116 + 810/4410 = 4926/4410 - 4926/4410 simplified gives 821/735
- So, 42/45 + 18/98 = 821/735
In mixed form: 186/735
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