Add 25/98 and 30/42
25/98 + 30/42 is 95/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
25/98 = 25 × 3/98 × 3 = 75/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
30/42 = 30 × 7/42 × 7 = 210/294 - Add the two like fractions:
75/294 + 210/294 = 75 + 210/294 = 285/294 - 285/294 simplified gives 95/98
- So, 25/98 + 30/42 = 95/98
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