Add 98/42 and 28/35
1st number: 2 14/42, 2nd number: 28/35
98/42 + 28/35 is 47/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
98/42 = 98 × 5/42 × 5 = 490/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
28/35 = 28 × 6/35 × 6 = 168/210 - Add the two like fractions:
490/210 + 168/210 = 490 + 168/210 = 658/210 - 658/210 simplified gives 47/15
- So, 98/42 + 28/35 = 47/15
In mixed form: 32/15
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