Add 84/2 and 2/49, Solve 42 0/2 + 2/49 as a fraction

Add 84/2 and 2/49

1^st number: 42 0/2, 2^nd number: 2/49

84/2 + 2/49 is 2060/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 49 is 98

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
84/2 = 84 × 49/2 × 49 = 4116/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
2/49 = 2 × 2/49 × 2 = 4/98
Add the two like fractions:
4116/98 + 4/98 = 4116 + 4/98 = 4120/98
4120/98 simplified gives 2060/49
So, 84/2 + 2/49 = 2060/49
In mixed form: 422/49

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