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Add 42/4 and 27/98

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 27/98

42/4 + 27/98 is 528/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 98 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    42/4 = 42 × 49/4 × 49 = 2058/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    27/98 = 27 × 2/98 × 2 = 54/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/196 + 54/196 = 2058 + 54/196 = 2112/196
  5. 2112/196 simplified gives 528/49
  6. So, 42/4 + 27/98 = 528/49
    In mixed form: 1038/49

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