Add 14/42 and 3/98
14/42 + 3/98 is 107/294.
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,
14/42 = 14 × 7/42 × 7 = 98/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294 - Add the two like fractions:
98/294 + 9/294 = 98 + 9/294 = 107/294 - So, 14/42 + 3/98 = 107/294
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