Add 14/98 and 40/42
14/98 + 40/42 is 23/21.
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,
14/98 = 14 × 3/98 × 3 = 42/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
40/42 = 40 × 7/42 × 7 = 280/294 - Add the two like fractions:
42/294 + 280/294 = 42 + 280/294 = 322/294 - 322/294 simplified gives 23/21
- So, 14/98 + 40/42 = 23/21
In mixed form: 12/21
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