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Add 42/98 and 42/75

42/98 + 42/75 is 173/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    42/98 = 42 × 75/98 × 75 = 3150/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    42/75 = 42 × 98/75 × 98 = 4116/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/7350 + 4116/7350 = 3150 + 4116/7350 = 7266/7350
  5. 7266/7350 simplified gives 173/175
  6. So, 42/98 + 42/75 = 173/175

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