Add 6/80 and 42/98
6/80 + 42/98 is 141/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 98 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
6/80 = 6 × 49/80 × 49 = 294/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
42/98 = 42 × 40/98 × 40 = 1680/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
294/3920 + 1680/3920 = 294 + 1680/3920 = 1974/3920 - 1974/3920 simplified gives 141/280
- So, 6/80 + 42/98 = 141/280
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