Add 42/98 and 27/49
42/98 + 27/49 is 48/49.
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,
27/49 = 27 × 2/49 × 2 = 54/98 - Add the two like fractions:
42/98 + 54/98 = 42 + 54/98 = 96/98 - 96/98 simplified gives 48/49
- So, 42/98 + 27/49 = 48/49
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