Add 98/42 and 8/35
1st number: 2 14/42, 2nd number: 8/35
98/42 + 8/35 is 269/105.
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,
8/35 = 8 × 6/35 × 6 = 48/210 - Add the two like fractions:
490/210 + 48/210 = 490 + 48/210 = 538/210 - 538/210 simplified gives 269/105
- So, 98/42 + 8/35 = 269/105
In mixed form: 259/105
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