Add 9/75 and 42/98
9/75 + 42/98 is 96/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
9/75 = 9 × 98/75 × 98 = 882/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
42/98 = 42 × 75/98 × 75 = 3150/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
882/7350 + 3150/7350 = 882 + 3150/7350 = 4032/7350 - 4032/7350 simplified gives 96/175
- So, 9/75 + 42/98 = 96/175
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