Add 98/42 and 10/35
1st number: 2 14/42, 2nd number: 10/35
98/42 + 10/35 is 55/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
98/42 = 98 × 5/42 × 5 = 490/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
10/35 = 10 × 6/35 × 6 = 60/210 - Add the two like fractions:
490/210 + 60/210 = 490 + 60/210 = 550/210 - 550/210 simplified gives 55/21
- So, 98/42 + 10/35 = 55/21
In mixed form: 213/21
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