Add 16/42 and 4/98
16/42 + 4/98 is 62/147.
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,
16/42 = 16 × 7/42 × 7 = 112/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
4/98 = 4 × 3/98 × 3 = 12/294 - Add the two like fractions:
112/294 + 12/294 = 112 + 12/294 = 124/294 - 124/294 simplified gives 62/147
- So, 16/42 + 4/98 = 62/147
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