Add 42/98 and 90/30
1st number: 42/98, 2nd number: 3 0/30
42/98 + 90/30 is 24/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
42/98 = 42 × 15/98 × 15 = 630/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
90/30 = 90 × 49/30 × 49 = 4410/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
630/1470 + 4410/1470 = 630 + 4410/1470 = 5040/1470 - 5040/1470 simplified gives 24/7
- So, 42/98 + 90/30 = 24/7
In mixed form: 33/7
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