Add 16/9 and 42/98, Solve 1 7/9 + 42/98 as a fraction

Add 16/9 and 42/98

1^st number: 1 7/9, 2^nd number: 42/98

16/9 + 42/98 is 139/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
16/9 = 16 × 98/9 × 98 = 1568/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
42/98 = 42 × 9/98 × 9 = 378/882
Add the two like fractions:
1568/882 + 378/882 = 1568 + 378/882 = 1946/882
1946/882 simplified gives 139/63
So, 16/9 + 42/98 = 139/63
In mixed form: 213/63

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