Add 45/25 and 42/98
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 42/98
45/25 + 42/98 is 78/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
45/25 = 45 × 98/25 × 98 = 4410/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
42/98 = 42 × 25/98 × 25 = 1050/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/2450 + 1050/2450 = 4410 + 1050/2450 = 5460/2450 - 5460/2450 simplified gives 78/35
- So, 45/25 + 42/98 = 78/35
In mixed form: 28/35
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