Add 20/9 and 98/42, Solve 2 2/9 + 2 14/42 as a fraction

Add 20/9 and 98/42

1^st number: 2 2/9, 2^nd number: 2 14/42

20/9 + 98/42 is 41/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
20/9 = 20 × 14/9 × 14 = 280/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
98/42 = 98 × 3/42 × 3 = 294/126
Add the two like fractions:
280/126 + 294/126 = 280 + 294/126 = 574/126
574/126 simplified gives 41/9
So, 20/9 + 98/42 = 41/9
In mixed form: 45/9

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