Add 7/98 and 40/42
7/98 + 40/42 is 43/42.
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,
40/42 = 40 × 7/42 × 7 = 280/294 - Add the two like fractions:
21/294 + 280/294 = 21 + 280/294 = 301/294 - 301/294 simplified gives 43/42
- So, 7/98 + 40/42 = 43/42
In mixed form: 11/42
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