Add 42/98 and 16/90
42/98 + 16/90 is 191/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
42/98 = 42 × 45/98 × 45 = 1890/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
16/90 = 16 × 49/90 × 49 = 784/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/4410 + 784/4410 = 1890 + 784/4410 = 2674/4410 - 2674/4410 simplified gives 191/315
- So, 42/98 + 16/90 = 191/315
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