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Add 3/42 and 2/49

3/42 + 2/49 is 11/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    3/42 = 3 × 7/42 × 7 = 21/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    2/49 = 2 × 6/49 × 6 = 12/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/294 + 12/294 = 21 + 12/294 = 33/294
  5. 33/294 simplified gives 11/98
  6. So, 3/42 + 2/49 = 11/98

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