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Add 42/98 and 18/4

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

42/98 + 18/4 is 69/14.

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,
    18/4 = 18 × 49/4 × 49 = 882/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/196 + 882/196 = 84 + 882/196 = 966/196
  5. 966/196 simplified gives 69/14
  6. So, 42/98 + 18/4 = 69/14
    In mixed form: 413/14

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