Add 42/84 and 42/98
42/84 + 42/98 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
42/84 = 42 × 7/84 × 7 = 294/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
42/98 = 42 × 6/98 × 6 = 252/588 - Add the two like fractions:
294/588 + 252/588 = 294 + 252/588 = 546/588 - 546/588 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 42/84 + 42/98 = 13/14
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