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Add 5/98 and 21/42

5/98 + 21/42 is 27/49.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    21/42 = 21 × 7/42 × 7 = 147/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/294 + 147/294 = 15 + 147/294 = 162/294
  5. 162/294 simplified gives 27/49
  6. So, 5/98 + 21/42 = 27/49

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