Add 42/9 and 10/98
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 10/98
42/9 + 10/98 is 701/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
42/9 = 42 × 98/9 × 98 = 4116/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
10/98 = 10 × 9/98 × 9 = 90/882 - Add the two like fractions:
4116/882 + 90/882 = 4116 + 90/882 = 4206/882 - 4206/882 simplified gives 701/147
- So, 42/9 + 10/98 = 701/147
In mixed form: 4113/147
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