Add 14/98 and 63/42, Solve 14/98 + 1 21/42 as a fraction

Add 14/98 and 63/42

1^st number: 14/98, 2^nd number: 1 21/42

14/98 + 63/42 is 23/14.

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,
14/98 = 14 × 3/98 × 3 = 42/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
63/42 = 63 × 7/42 × 7 = 441/294
Add the two like fractions:
42/294 + 441/294 = 42 + 441/294 = 483/294
483/294 simplified gives 23/14
So, 14/98 + 63/42 = 23/14
In mixed form: 19/14

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