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Add 42/98 and 25/42

42/98 + 25/42 is 43/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 42 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    42/98 = 42 × 3/98 × 3 = 126/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    25/42 = 25 × 7/42 × 7 = 175/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/294 + 175/294 = 126 + 175/294 = 301/294
  5. 301/294 simplified gives 43/42
  6. So, 42/98 + 25/42 = 43/42
    In mixed form: 11/42

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