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Add 16/98 and 42/3

1st number: 16/98, 2nd number: 14 0/3

16/98 + 42/3 is 694/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 3 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    16/98 = 16 × 3/98 × 3 = 48/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    42/3 = 42 × 98/3 × 98 = 4116/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/294 + 4116/294 = 48 + 4116/294 = 4164/294
  5. 4164/294 simplified gives 694/49
  6. So, 16/98 + 42/3 = 694/49
    In mixed form: 148/49

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