Add 42/21 and 10/98
1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 10/98
42/21 + 10/98 is 103/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
42/21 = 42 × 14/21 × 14 = 588/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
10/98 = 10 × 3/98 × 3 = 30/294 - Add the two like fractions:
588/294 + 30/294 = 588 + 30/294 = 618/294 - 618/294 simplified gives 103/49
- So, 42/21 + 10/98 = 103/49
In mixed form: 25/49
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