Add 42/27 and 42/98
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 42/98
42/27 + 42/98 is 125/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
42/27 = 42 × 98/27 × 98 = 4116/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
42/98 = 42 × 27/98 × 27 = 1134/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
4116/2646 + 1134/2646 = 4116 + 1134/2646 = 5250/2646 - 5250/2646 simplified gives 125/63
- So, 42/27 + 42/98 = 125/63
In mixed form: 162/63
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