Add 42/98 and 5/45
42/98 + 5/45 is 34/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 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 45 × 98 = 4410,
5/45 = 5 × 98/45 × 98 = 490/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/4410 + 490/4410 = 1890 + 490/4410 = 2380/4410 - 2380/4410 simplified gives 34/63
- So, 42/98 + 5/45 = 34/63
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