Add 42/98 and 35/42
42/98 + 35/42 is 53/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
42/98 = 42 × 3/98 × 3 = 126/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
35/42 = 35 × 7/42 × 7 = 245/294 - Add the two like fractions:
126/294 + 245/294 = 126 + 245/294 = 371/294 - 371/294 simplified gives 53/42
- So, 42/98 + 35/42 = 53/42
In mixed form: 111/42
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