Add 4/42 and 10/98, Solve 4/42 + 10/98 as a fraction

Add 4/42 and 10/98

4/42 + 10/98 is 29/147.

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,
4/42 = 4 × 7/42 × 7 = 28/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
10/98 = 10 × 3/98 × 3 = 30/294
Add the two like fractions:
28/294 + 30/294 = 28 + 30/294 = 58/294
58/294 simplified gives 29/147
So, 4/42 + 10/98 = 29/147

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