Add 5/42 and 8/98
5/42 + 8/98 is 59/294.
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,
8/98 = 8 × 3/98 × 3 = 24/294 - Add the two like fractions:
35/294 + 24/294 = 35 + 24/294 = 59/294 - So, 5/42 + 8/98 = 59/294
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