Add 3/98 and 25/42
3/98 + 25/42 is 92/147.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
25/42 = 25 × 7/42 × 7 = 175/294 - Add the two like fractions:
9/294 + 175/294 = 9 + 175/294 = 184/294 - 184/294 simplified gives 92/147
- So, 3/98 + 25/42 = 92/147
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