Add 45/9 and 42/98
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 42/98
45/9 + 42/98 is 38/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
45/9 = 45 × 98/9 × 98 = 4410/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
42/98 = 42 × 9/98 × 9 = 378/882 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/882 + 378/882 = 4410 + 378/882 = 4788/882 - 4788/882 simplified gives 38/7
- So, 45/9 + 42/98 = 38/7
In mixed form: 53/7
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