Add 3/6 and 42/98
36 + 4298 is 1314.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
36 = 3 × 496 × 49 = 147294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
4298 = 42 × 398 × 3 = 126294 - Add the two like fractions:
147294 + 126294 = 147 + 126294 = 273294 - 273/294 simplified gives 1314
- So, 3/6 + 42/98 = 13/14
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