Add 42/98 and 54/90
42/98 + 54/90 is 36/35.
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,
54/90 = 54 × 49/90 × 49 = 2646/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/4410 + 2646/4410 = 1890 + 2646/4410 = 4536/4410 - 4536/4410 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 42/98 + 54/90 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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