Add 6/45 and 42/98
6/45 + 42/98 is 59/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
6/45 = 6 × 98/45 × 98 = 588/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
42/98 = 42 × 45/98 × 45 = 1890/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
588/4410 + 1890/4410 = 588 + 1890/4410 = 2478/4410 - 2478/4410 simplified gives 59/105
- So, 6/45 + 42/98 = 59/105
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