Add 5/42 and 27/98
5/42 + 27/98 is 58/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
5/42 = 5 × 7/42 × 7 = 35/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
27/98 = 27 × 3/98 × 3 = 81/294 - Add the two like fractions:
35/294 + 81/294 = 35 + 81/294 = 116/294 - 116/294 simplified gives 58/147
- So, 5/42 + 27/98 = 58/147
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