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Add 42/98 and 5/84

42/98 + 5/84 is 41/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 84 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    42/98 = 42 × 6/98 × 6 = 252/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    5/84 = 5 × 7/84 × 7 = 35/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/588 + 35/588 = 252 + 35/588 = 287/588
  5. 287/588 simplified gives 41/84
  6. So, 42/98 + 5/84 = 41/84

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