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Add 8/42 and 10/98

8/42 + 10/98 is 43/147.

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,
    8/42 = 8 × 7/42 × 7 = 56/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    10/98 = 10 × 3/98 × 3 = 30/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/294 + 30/294 = 56 + 30/294 = 86/294
  5. 86/294 simplified gives 43/147
  6. So, 8/42 + 10/98 = 43/147

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