Add 42/98 and 2/18
42/98 + 2/18 is 34/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
42/98 = 42 × 9/98 × 9 = 378/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
2/18 = 2 × 49/18 × 49 = 98/882 - Add the two like fractions:
378/882 + 98/882 = 378 + 98/882 = 476/882 - 476/882 simplified gives 34/63
- So, 42/98 + 2/18 = 34/63
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