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Add 90/98 and 42/14

1st number: 90/98, 2nd number: 3 0/14

90/98 + 42/14 is 192/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 14 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    90/98 = 90 × 1/98 × 1 = 90/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    42/14 = 42 × 7/14 × 7 = 294/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/98 + 294/98 = 90 + 294/98 = 384/98
  5. 384/98 simplified gives 192/49
  6. So, 90/98 + 42/14 = 192/49
    In mixed form: 345/49

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