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Add 42/98 and 24/35

42/98 + 24/35 is 39/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 35 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    42/98 = 42 × 5/98 × 5 = 210/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
    24/35 = 24 × 14/35 × 14 = 336/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/490 + 336/490 = 210 + 336/490 = 546/490
  5. 546/490 simplified gives 39/35
  6. So, 42/98 + 24/35 = 39/35
    In mixed form: 14/35

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