Add 42/70 and 48/98
42/70 + 48/98 is 267/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
42/70 = 42 × 7/70 × 7 = 294/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
48/98 = 48 × 5/98 × 5 = 240/490 - Add the two like fractions:
294/490 + 240/490 = 294 + 240/490 = 534/490 - 534/490 simplified gives 267/245
- So, 42/70 + 48/98 = 267/245
In mixed form: 122/245
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