Add 7/9 and 42/98
7/9 + 42/98 is 76/63.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 98/9 × 98 = 686/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
42/98 = 42 × 9/98 × 9 = 378/882 - Add the two like fractions:
686/882 + 378/882 = 686 + 378/882 = 1064/882 - 1064/882 simplified gives 76/63
- So, 7/9 + 42/98 = 76/63
In mixed form: 113/63
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