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Add 42/98 and 15/36

42/98 + 15/36 is 71/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    42/98 = 42 × 18/98 × 18 = 756/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    15/36 = 15 × 49/36 × 49 = 735/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/1764 + 735/1764 = 756 + 735/1764 = 1491/1764
  5. 1491/1764 simplified gives 71/84
  6. So, 42/98 + 15/36 = 71/84

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