Add 5/98 and 3/42
5/98 + 3/42 is 6/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
3/42 = 3 × 7/42 × 7 = 21/294 - Add the two like fractions:
15/294 + 21/294 = 15 + 21/294 = 36/294 - 36/294 simplified gives 6/49
- So, 5/98 + 3/42 = 6/49
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