Add 1/14 and 42/98
1/14 + 42/98 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
1/14 = 1 × 7/14 × 7 = 7/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
42/98 = 42 × 1/98 × 1 = 42/98 - Add the two like fractions:
7/98 + 42/98 = 7 + 42/98 = 49/98 - 49/98 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 1/14 + 42/98 = 1/2
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