Add 56/98 and 90/42, Solve 56/98 + 2 6/42 as a fraction

Add 56/98 and 90/42

1^st number: 56/98, 2^nd number: 2 6/42

56/98 + 90/42 is 19/7.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
56/98 = 56 × 3/98 × 3 = 168/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
90/42 = 90 × 7/42 × 7 = 630/294
Add the two like fractions:
168/294 + 630/294 = 168 + 630/294 = 798/294
798/294 simplified gives 19/7
So, 56/98 + 90/42 = 19/7
In mixed form: 25/7

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