Add 35/42 and 18/98
35/42 + 18/98 is 299/294.
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,
35/42 = 35 × 7/42 × 7 = 245/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
18/98 = 18 × 3/98 × 3 = 54/294 - Add the two like fractions:
245/294 + 54/294 = 245 + 54/294 = 299/294 - So, 35/42 + 18/98 = 299/294
In mixed form: 15/294
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