Add 3/98 and 5/42
3/98 + 5/42 is 22/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
5/42 = 5 × 7/42 × 7 = 35/294 - Add the two like fractions:
9/294 + 35/294 = 9 + 35/294 = 44/294 - 44/294 simplified gives 22/147
- So, 3/98 + 5/42 = 22/147
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