Add 7/98 and 36/42
7/98 + 36/42 is 13/14.
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,
7/98 = 7 × 3/98 × 3 = 21/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
36/42 = 36 × 7/42 × 7 = 252/294 - Add the two like fractions:
21/294 + 252/294 = 21 + 252/294 = 273/294 - 273/294 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 7/98 + 36/42 = 13/14
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