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Add 21/42 and 1/98

21/42 + 1/98 is 25/49.

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,
    21/42 = 21 × 7/42 × 7 = 147/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/294 + 3/294 = 147 + 3/294 = 150/294
  5. 150/294 simplified gives 25/49
  6. So, 21/42 + 1/98 = 25/49

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