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Add 42/98 and 7/8

42/98 + 7/8 is 73/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 8 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    42/98 = 42 × 4/98 × 4 = 168/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    7/8 = 7 × 49/8 × 49 = 343/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/392 + 343/392 = 168 + 343/392 = 511/392
  5. 511/392 simplified gives 73/56
  6. So, 42/98 + 7/8 = 73/56
    In mixed form: 117/56

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