Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 42/72 and 6/98

42/72 + 6/98 is 379/588.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    42/72 = 42 × 49/72 × 49 = 2058/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
    6/98 = 6 × 36/98 × 36 = 216/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/3528 + 216/3528 = 2058 + 216/3528 = 2274/3528
  5. 2274/3528 simplified gives 379/588
  6. So, 42/72 + 6/98 = 379/588

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com