Add 10/98 and 18/42
10/98 + 18/42 is 26/49.
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,
10/98 = 10 × 3/98 × 3 = 30/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
18/42 = 18 × 7/42 × 7 = 126/294 - Add the two like fractions:
30/294 + 126/294 = 30 + 126/294 = 156/294 - 156/294 simplified gives 26/49
- So, 10/98 + 18/42 = 26/49
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