Add 35/16 and 98/42
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 2 14/42
35/16 + 98/42 is 217/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
35/16 = 35 × 21/16 × 21 = 735/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
98/42 = 98 × 8/42 × 8 = 784/336 - Add the two like fractions:
735/336 + 784/336 = 735 + 784/336 = 1519/336 - 1519/336 simplified gives 217/48
- So, 35/16 + 98/42 = 217/48
In mixed form: 425/48
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