Add 10/42 and 10/98
10/42 + 10/98 is 50/147.
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,
10/42 = 10 × 7/42 × 7 = 70/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
10/98 = 10 × 3/98 × 3 = 30/294 - Add the two like fractions:
70/294 + 30/294 = 70 + 30/294 = 100/294 - 100/294 simplified gives 50/147
- So, 10/42 + 10/98 = 50/147
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