Add 3/42 and 5/98
3/42 + 5/98 is 6/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
3/42 = 3 × 7/42 × 7 = 21/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294 - Add the two like fractions:
21/294 + 15/294 = 21 + 15/294 = 36/294 - 36/294 simplified gives 6/49
- So, 3/42 + 5/98 = 6/49
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/42+5/98 3/42+10/98 3/84+5/98 9/42+5/98 3/42+15/98 15/42+5/98 3/42+25/98 21/42+5/98 3/42+35/98