Add 9/98 and 5/42
9/98 + 5/42 is 31/147.
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,
9/98 = 9 × 3/98 × 3 = 27/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
5/42 = 5 × 7/42 × 7 = 35/294 - Add the two like fractions:
27/294 + 35/294 = 27 + 35/294 = 62/294 - 62/294 simplified gives 31/147
- So, 9/98 + 5/42 = 31/147
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