Add 42/98 and 3/6
42/98 + 3/6 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 6 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
42/98 = 42 × 3/98 × 3 = 126/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
3/6 = 3 × 49/6 × 49 = 147/294 - Add the two like fractions:
126/294 + 147/294 = 126 + 147/294 = 273/294 - 273/294 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 42/98 + 3/6 = 13/14
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