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Add 3/98 and 27/42

3/98 + 27/42 is 33/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    27/42 = 27 × 7/42 × 7 = 189/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/294 + 189/294 = 9 + 189/294 = 198/294
  5. 198/294 simplified gives 33/49
  6. So, 3/98 + 27/42 = 33/49

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