Add 42/98 and 72/90
42/98 + 72/90 is 43/35.
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,
72/90 = 72 × 49/90 × 49 = 3528/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/4410 + 3528/4410 = 1890 + 3528/4410 = 5418/4410 - 5418/4410 simplified gives 43/35
- So, 42/98 + 72/90 = 43/35
In mixed form: 18/35
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