Add 9/42 and 16/98
9/42 + 16/98 is 37/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
9/42 = 9 × 7/42 × 7 = 63/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
16/98 = 16 × 3/98 × 3 = 48/294 - Add the two like fractions:
63/294 + 48/294 = 63 + 48/294 = 111/294 - 111/294 simplified gives 37/98
- So, 9/42 + 16/98 = 37/98
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