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Add 3/28 and 42/98

3/28 + 42/98 is 15/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 98 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    3/28 = 3 × 7/28 × 7 = 21/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    42/98 = 42 × 2/98 × 2 = 84/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/196 + 84/196 = 21 + 84/196 = 105/196
  5. 105/196 simplified gives 15/28
  6. So, 3/28 + 42/98 = 15/28

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