Add 72/98 and 5/42
72/98 + 5/42 is 251/294.
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,
72/98 = 72 × 3/98 × 3 = 216/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
5/42 = 5 × 7/42 × 7 = 35/294 - Add the two like fractions:
216/294 + 35/294 = 216 + 35/294 = 251/294 - So, 72/98 + 5/42 = 251/294
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