Add 72/98 and 98/42, Solve 72/98 + 2 14/42 as a fraction

Add 72/98 and 98/42

1^st number: 72/98, 2^nd number: 2 14/42

72/98 + 98/42 is 451/147.

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,
72/98 = 72 × 3/98 × 3 = 216/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
98/42 = 98 × 7/42 × 7 = 686/294
Add the two like fractions:
216/294 + 686/294 = 216 + 686/294 = 902/294
902/294 simplified gives 451/147
So, 72/98 + 98/42 = 451/147
In mixed form: 310/147

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