Add 4/98 and 1/42
4/98 + 1/42 is 19/294.
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,
4/98 = 4 × 3/98 × 3 = 12/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
1/42 = 1 × 7/42 × 7 = 7/294 - Add the two like fractions:
12/294 + 7/294 = 12 + 7/294 = 19/294 - So, 4/98 + 1/42 = 19/294
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