Add 42/3 and 54/98
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 54/98
42/3 + 54/98 is 713/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
42/3 = 42 × 98/3 × 98 = 4116/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
54/98 = 54 × 3/98 × 3 = 162/294 - Add the two like fractions:
4116/294 + 162/294 = 4116 + 162/294 = 4278/294 - 4278/294 simplified gives 713/49
- So, 42/3 + 54/98 = 713/49
In mixed form: 1427/49
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