Add 42/98 and 18/49
42/98 + 18/49 is 39/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
42/98 = 42 × 1/98 × 1 = 42/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
18/49 = 18 × 2/49 × 2 = 36/98 - Add the two like fractions:
42/98 + 36/98 = 42 + 36/98 = 78/98 - 78/98 simplified gives 39/49
- So, 42/98 + 18/49 = 39/49
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