Add 42/98 and 27/35
42/98 + 27/35 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
42/98 = 42 × 5/98 × 5 = 210/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
27/35 = 27 × 14/35 × 14 = 378/490 - Add the two like fractions:
210/490 + 378/490 = 210 + 378/490 = 588/490 - 588/490 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 42/98 + 27/35 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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