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Add 5/98 and 42/84

5/98 + 42/84 is 27/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 84 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    5/98 = 5 × 6/98 × 6 = 30/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    42/84 = 42 × 7/84 × 7 = 294/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/588 + 294/588 = 30 + 294/588 = 324/588
  5. 324/588 simplified gives 27/49
  6. So, 5/98 + 42/84 = 27/49

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