Add 4/50 and 98/42, Solve 4/50 + 2 14/42 as a fraction

Add 4/50 and 98/42

1^st number: 4/50, 2^nd number: 2 14/42

4/50 + 98/42 is 181/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 42 is 1050

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
4/50 = 4 × 21/50 × 21 = 84/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
98/42 = 98 × 25/42 × 25 = 2450/1050
Add the two like fractions:
84/1050 + 2450/1050 = 84 + 2450/1050 = 2534/1050
2534/1050 simplified gives 181/75
So, 4/50 + 98/42 = 181/75
In mixed form: 231/75

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