Add 42/9 and 6/98, Solve 4 6/9 + 6/98 as a fraction

Add 42/9 and 6/98

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 6/98

42/9 + 6/98 is 695/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
42/9 = 42 × 98/9 × 98 = 4116/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
6/98 = 6 × 9/98 × 9 = 54/882
Add the two like fractions:
4116/882 + 54/882 = 4116 + 54/882 = 4170/882
4170/882 simplified gives 695/147
So, 42/9 + 6/98 = 695/147
In mixed form: 4107/147

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