Add 14/40 and 98/6, Solve 14/40 + 16 2/6 as a fraction

Add 14/40 and 98/6

1^st number: 14/40, 2^nd number: 16 2/6

14/40 + 98/6 is 1001/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
98/6 = 98 × 20/6 × 20 = 1960/120
Add the two like fractions:
42/120 + 1960/120 = 42 + 1960/120 = 2002/120
2002/120 simplified gives 1001/60
So, 14/40 + 98/6 = 1001/60
In mixed form: 1641/60

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