Add 42/98 and 16/27
42/98 + 16/27 is 193/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 27 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
42/98 = 42 × 27/98 × 27 = 1134/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
16/27 = 16 × 98/27 × 98 = 1568/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/2646 + 1568/2646 = 1134 + 1568/2646 = 2702/2646 - 2702/2646 simplified gives 193/189
- So, 42/98 + 16/27 = 193/189
In mixed form: 14/189
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