Add 56/42 and 16/98, Solve 1 14/42 + 16/98 as a fraction

Add 56/42 and 16/98

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 16/98

56/42 + 16/98 is 220/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 98 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
56/42 = 56 × 7/42 × 7 = 392/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
16/98 = 16 × 3/98 × 3 = 48/294
Add the two like fractions:
392/294 + 48/294 = 392 + 48/294 = 440/294
440/294 simplified gives 220/147
So, 56/42 + 16/98 = 220/147
In mixed form: 173/147

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