Add 5/48 and 98/42, Solve 5/48 + 2 14/42 as a fraction

Add 5/48 and 98/42

1^st number: 5/48, 2^nd number: 2 14/42

5/48 + 98/42 is 39/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 42 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
98/42 = 98 × 8/42 × 8 = 784/336
Add the two like fractions:
35/336 + 784/336 = 35 + 784/336 = 819/336
819/336 simplified gives 39/16
So, 5/48 + 98/42 = 39/16
In mixed form: 27/16

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