Add 42/70 and 72/98
42/70 + 72/98 is 327/245.
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,
72/98 = 72 × 5/98 × 5 = 360/490 - Add the two like fractions:
294/490 + 360/490 = 294 + 360/490 = 654/490 - 654/490 simplified gives 327/245
- So, 42/70 + 72/98 = 327/245
In mixed form: 182/245
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