Add 1/42 and 3/98
1/42 + 3/98 is 8/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
1/42 = 1 × 7/42 × 7 = 7/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294 - Add the two like fractions:
7/294 + 9/294 = 7 + 9/294 = 16/294 - 16/294 simplified gives 8/147
- So, 1/42 + 3/98 = 8/147
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