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Add 5/42 and 15/98

5/42 + 15/98 is 40/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    5/42 = 5 × 7/42 × 7 = 35/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    15/98 = 15 × 3/98 × 3 = 45/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/294 + 45/294 = 35 + 45/294 = 80/294
  5. 80/294 simplified gives 40/147
  6. So, 5/42 + 15/98 = 40/147

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