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Add 42/98 and 15/4

1st number: 42/98, 2nd number: 3 3/4

42/98 + 15/4 is 117/28.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    42/98 = 42 × 2/98 × 2 = 84/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    15/4 = 15 × 49/4 × 49 = 735/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/196 + 735/196 = 84 + 735/196 = 819/196
  5. 819/196 simplified gives 117/28
  6. So, 42/98 + 15/4 = 117/28
    In mixed form: 45/28

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