Add 9/42 and 48/49
9/42 + 48/49 is 117/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 49 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 49 × 6 = 294,
48/49 = 48 × 6/49 × 6 = 288/294 - Add the two like fractions:
63/294 + 288/294 = 63 + 288/294 = 351/294 - 351/294 simplified gives 117/98
- So, 9/42 + 48/49 = 117/98
In mixed form: 119/98
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