Add 7/2 and 14/98, Solve 3 1/2 + 14/98 as a fraction

Add 7/2 and 14/98

1^st number: 3 1/2, 2^nd number: 14/98

7/2 + 14/98 is 51/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 98 is 98

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
7/2 = 7 × 49/2 × 49 = 343/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
14/98 = 14 × 1/98 × 1 = 14/98
Add the two like fractions:
343/98 + 14/98 = 343 + 14/98 = 357/98
357/98 simplified gives 51/14
So, 7/2 + 14/98 = 51/14
In mixed form: 39/14

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