Add 42/98 and 49/90
42/98 + 49/90 is 613/630.
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,
49/90 = 49 × 49/90 × 49 = 2401/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/4410 + 2401/4410 = 1890 + 2401/4410 = 4291/4410 - 4291/4410 simplified gives 613/630
- So, 42/98 + 49/90 = 613/630
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