Add 72/98 and 6/42
72/98 + 6/42 is 43/49.
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,
6/42 = 6 × 7/42 × 7 = 42/294 - Add the two like fractions:
216/294 + 42/294 = 216 + 42/294 = 258/294 - 258/294 simplified gives 43/49
- So, 72/98 + 6/42 = 43/49
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