Add 54/42 and 96/98
1st number: 1 12/42, 2nd number: 96/98
54/42 + 96/98 is 111/49.
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,
54/42 = 54 × 7/42 × 7 = 378/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
96/98 = 96 × 3/98 × 3 = 288/294 - Add the two like fractions:
378/294 + 288/294 = 378 + 288/294 = 666/294 - 666/294 simplified gives 111/49
- So, 54/42 + 96/98 = 111/49
In mixed form: 213/49
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