Add 7/98 and 42/9
1st number: 7/98, 2nd number: 4 6/9
7/98 + 42/9 is 199/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
7/98 = 7 × 9/98 × 9 = 63/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
42/9 = 42 × 98/9 × 98 = 4116/882 - Add the two like fractions:
63/882 + 4116/882 = 63 + 4116/882 = 4179/882 - 4179/882 simplified gives 199/42
- So, 7/98 + 42/9 = 199/42
In mixed form: 431/42
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