Add 42/98 and 36/42
42/98 + 36/42 is 9/7.
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,
36/42 = 36 × 7/42 × 7 = 252/294 - Add the two like fractions:
126/294 + 252/294 = 126 + 252/294 = 378/294 - 378/294 simplified gives 9/7
- So, 42/98 + 36/42 = 9/7
In mixed form: 12/7
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