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Add 28/42 and 56/98

28/42 + 56/98 is 26/21.

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,
    28/42 = 28 × 7/42 × 7 = 196/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    56/98 = 56 × 3/98 × 3 = 168/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/294 + 168/294 = 196 + 168/294 = 364/294
  5. 364/294 simplified gives 26/21
  6. So, 28/42 + 56/98 = 26/21
    In mixed form: 15/21

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