Add 42/36 and 42/98
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 42/98
42/36 + 42/98 is 67/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
42/36 = 42 × 49/36 × 49 = 2058/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
42/98 = 42 × 18/98 × 18 = 756/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/1764 + 756/1764 = 2058 + 756/1764 = 2814/1764 - 2814/1764 simplified gives 67/42
- So, 42/36 + 42/98 = 67/42
In mixed form: 125/42
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