Add 42/98 and 5/9
42/98 + 5/9 is 62/63.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 98/9 × 98 = 490/882 - Add the two like fractions:
378/882 + 490/882 = 378 + 490/882 = 868/882 - 868/882 simplified gives 62/63
- So, 42/98 + 5/9 = 62/63
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