Add 8/98 and 42/75
8/98 + 42/75 is 786/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
8/98 = 8 × 75/98 × 75 = 600/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
42/75 = 42 × 98/75 × 98 = 4116/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
600/7350 + 4116/7350 = 600 + 4116/7350 = 4716/7350 - 4716/7350 simplified gives 786/1225
- So, 8/98 + 42/75 = 786/1225
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