Add 42/98 and 7/90
42/98 + 7/90 is 319/630.
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,
7/90 = 7 × 49/90 × 49 = 343/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/4410 + 343/4410 = 1890 + 343/4410 = 2233/4410 - 2233/4410 simplified gives 319/630
- So, 42/98 + 7/90 = 319/630
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