Add 42/4 and 84/98
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 84/98
42/4 + 84/98 is 159/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
42/4 = 42 × 49/4 × 49 = 2058/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
84/98 = 84 × 2/98 × 2 = 168/196 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/196 + 168/196 = 2058 + 168/196 = 2226/196 - 2226/196 simplified gives 159/14
- So, 42/4 + 84/98 = 159/14
In mixed form: 115/14
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