Add 1/98 and 72/42
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 30/42
1/98 + 72/42 is 169/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
72/42 = 72 × 7/42 × 7 = 504/294 - Add the two like fractions:
3/294 + 504/294 = 3 + 504/294 = 507/294 - 507/294 simplified gives 169/98
- So, 1/98 + 72/42 = 169/98
In mixed form: 171/98
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