Add 42/98 and 10/96
42/98 + 10/96 is 179/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
42/98 = 42 × 48/98 × 48 = 2016/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
10/96 = 10 × 49/96 × 49 = 490/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/4704 + 490/4704 = 2016 + 490/4704 = 2506/4704 - 2506/4704 simplified gives 179/336
- So, 42/98 + 10/96 = 179/336
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