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Add 42/98 and 25/36

42/98 + 25/36 is 283/252.

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,
    25/36 = 25 × 49/36 × 49 = 1225/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/1764 + 1225/1764 = 756 + 1225/1764 = 1981/1764
  5. 1981/1764 simplified gives 283/252
  6. So, 42/98 + 25/36 = 283/252
    In mixed form: 131/252

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