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Add 1/98 and 15/42

1/98 + 15/42 is 18/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    15/42 = 15 × 7/42 × 7 = 105/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/294 + 105/294 = 3 + 105/294 = 108/294
  5. 108/294 simplified gives 18/49
  6. So, 1/98 + 15/42 = 18/49

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