Add 42/98 and 80/90
42/98 + 80/90 is 83/63.
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,
80/90 = 80 × 49/90 × 49 = 3920/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/4410 + 3920/4410 = 1890 + 3920/4410 = 5810/4410 - 5810/4410 simplified gives 83/63
- So, 42/98 + 80/90 = 83/63
In mixed form: 120/63
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