Add 42/98 and 40/9
1st number: 42/98, 2nd number: 4 4/9
42/98 + 40/9 is 307/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 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 9 × 98 = 882,
40/9 = 40 × 98/9 × 98 = 3920/882 - Add the two like fractions:
378/882 + 3920/882 = 378 + 3920/882 = 4298/882 - 4298/882 simplified gives 307/63
- So, 42/98 + 40/9 = 307/63
In mixed form: 455/63
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