Add 42/9 and 50/98
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 50/98
42/9 + 50/98 is 761/147.
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,
50/98 = 50 × 9/98 × 9 = 450/882 - Add the two like fractions:
4116/882 + 450/882 = 4116 + 450/882 = 4566/882 - 4566/882 simplified gives 761/147
- So, 42/9 + 50/98 = 761/147
In mixed form: 526/147
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