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Add 7/42 and 27/98

7/42 + 27/98 is 65/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    7/42 = 7 × 7/42 × 7 = 49/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    27/98 = 27 × 3/98 × 3 = 81/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/294 + 81/294 = 49 + 81/294 = 130/294
  5. 130/294 simplified gives 65/147
  6. So, 7/42 + 27/98 = 65/147

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