Add 5/90 and 42/98
5/90 + 42/98 is 61/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
5/90 = 5 × 49/90 × 49 = 245/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
42/98 = 42 × 45/98 × 45 = 1890/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
245/4410 + 1890/4410 = 245 + 1890/4410 = 2135/4410 - 2135/4410 simplified gives 61/126
- So, 5/90 + 42/98 = 61/126
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