Add 6/98 and 27/42
6/98 + 27/42 is 69/98.
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,
6/98 = 6 × 3/98 × 3 = 18/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
27/42 = 27 × 7/42 × 7 = 189/294 - Add the two like fractions:
18/294 + 189/294 = 18 + 189/294 = 207/294 - 207/294 simplified gives 69/98
- So, 6/98 + 27/42 = 69/98
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