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Add 20/42 and 21/98

20/42 + 21/98 is 29/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    20/42 = 20 × 7/42 × 7 = 140/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    21/98 = 21 × 3/98 × 3 = 63/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/294 + 63/294 = 140 + 63/294 = 203/294
  5. 203/294 simplified gives 29/42
  6. So, 20/42 + 21/98 = 29/42

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