Add 3/2 and 42/98, Solve 1 1/2 + 42/98 as a fraction

Add 3/2 and 42/98

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

3/2 + 42/98 is 27/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 98 is 98

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
3/2 = 3 × 49/2 × 49 = 147/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
42/98 = 42 × 1/98 × 1 = 42/98
Add the two like fractions:
147/98 + 42/98 = 147 + 42/98 = 189/98
189/98 simplified gives 27/14
So, 3/2 + 42/98 = 27/14
In mixed form: 113/14

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