Add 42/14 and 6/98, Solve 3 0/14 + 6/98 as a fraction

Add 42/14 and 6/98

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 6/98

42/14 + 6/98 is 150/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 98 is 98

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
42/14 = 42 × 7/14 × 7 = 294/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
6/98 = 6 × 1/98 × 1 = 6/98
Add the two like fractions:
294/98 + 6/98 = 294 + 6/98 = 300/98
300/98 simplified gives 150/49
So, 42/14 + 6/98 = 150/49
In mixed form: 33/49

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