Add 2/42 and 20/98
2/42 + 20/98 is 37/147.
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,
2/42 = 2 × 7/42 × 7 = 14/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
20/98 = 20 × 3/98 × 3 = 60/294 - Add the two like fractions:
14/294 + 60/294 = 14 + 60/294 = 74/294 - 74/294 simplified gives 37/147
- So, 2/42 + 20/98 = 37/147
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