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Add 14/4 and 42/98

1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 42/98

14/4 + 42/98 is 55/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 98 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    14/4 = 14 × 49/4 × 49 = 686/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    42/98 = 42 × 2/98 × 2 = 84/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/196 + 84/196 = 686 + 84/196 = 770/196
  5. 770/196 simplified gives 55/14
  6. So, 14/4 + 42/98 = 55/14
    In mixed form: 313/14

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