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Add 36/98 and 20/42

36/98 + 20/42 is 124/147.

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,
    36/98 = 36 × 3/98 × 3 = 108/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    20/42 = 20 × 7/42 × 7 = 140/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/294 + 140/294 = 108 + 140/294 = 248/294
  5. 248/294 simplified gives 124/147
  6. So, 36/98 + 20/42 = 124/147

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