Add 42/98 and 15/9, Solve 42/98 + 1 6/9 as a fraction

Add 42/98 and 15/9

1^st number: 42/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/9

42/98 + 15/9 is 44/21.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
42/98 = 42 × 9/98 × 9 = 378/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
15/9 = 15 × 98/9 × 98 = 1470/882
Add the two like fractions:
378/882 + 1470/882 = 378 + 1470/882 = 1848/882
1848/882 simplified gives 44/21
So, 42/98 + 15/9 = 44/21
In mixed form: 22/21

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