Add 42/98 and 5/15
42/98 + 5/15 is 16/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
42/98 = 42 × 15/98 × 15 = 630/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
5/15 = 5 × 98/15 × 98 = 490/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
630/1470 + 490/1470 = 630 + 490/1470 = 1120/1470 - 1120/1470 simplified gives 16/21
- So, 42/98 + 5/15 = 16/21
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