Add 2/98 and 42/84
2/98 + 42/84 is 51/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
2/98 = 2 × 6/98 × 6 = 12/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
42/84 = 42 × 7/84 × 7 = 294/588 - Add the two like fractions:
12/588 + 294/588 = 12 + 294/588 = 306/588 - 306/588 simplified gives 51/98
- So, 2/98 + 42/84 = 51/98
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