Add 10/42 and 14/98, Solve 10/42 + 14/98 as a fraction

Add 10/42 and 14/98

10/42 + 14/98 is 8/21.

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,
14/98 = 14 × 3/98 × 3 = 42/294
Add the two like fractions:
70/294 + 42/294 = 70 + 42/294 = 112/294
112/294 simplified gives 8/21
So, 10/42 + 14/98 = 8/21

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