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Add 5/98 and 42/6

1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 7 0/6

5/98 + 42/6 is 691/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 6 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 6 × 49 = 294,
    42/6 = 42 × 49/6 × 49 = 2058/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/294 + 2058/294 = 15 + 2058/294 = 2073/294
  5. 2073/294 simplified gives 691/98
  6. So, 5/98 + 42/6 = 691/98
    In mixed form: 75/98

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