Add 7/42 and 10/98
7/42 + 10/98 is 79/294.
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,
7/42 = 7 × 7/42 × 7 = 49/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
10/98 = 10 × 3/98 × 3 = 30/294 - Add the two like fractions:
49/294 + 30/294 = 49 + 30/294 = 79/294 - So, 7/42 + 10/98 = 79/294
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 14/42+10/98 7/42+20/98 7/84+10/98 21/42+10/98 7/42+30/98 35/42+10/98 7/42+50/98 49/42+10/98 7/42+70/98