Add 42/98 and 6/75
42/98 + 6/75 is 89/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
42/98 = 42 × 75/98 × 75 = 3150/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
6/75 = 6 × 98/75 × 98 = 588/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/7350 + 588/7350 = 3150 + 588/7350 = 3738/7350 - 3738/7350 simplified gives 89/175
- So, 42/98 + 6/75 = 89/175
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