Add 42/16 and 6/98, Solve 2 10/16 + 6/98 as a fraction

Add 42/16 and 6/98

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 6/98

42/16 + 6/98 is 1053/392.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 98 is 784

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
42/16 = 42 × 49/16 × 49 = 2058/784
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
6/98 = 6 × 8/98 × 8 = 48/784
Add the two like fractions:
2058/784 + 48/784 = 2058 + 48/784 = 2106/784
2106/784 simplified gives 1053/392
So, 42/16 + 6/98 = 1053/392
In mixed form: 2269/392

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