Add 98/2 and 7/42, Solve 49 0/2 + 7/42 as a fraction

Add 98/2 and 7/42

1^st number: 49 0/2, 2^nd number: 7/42

98/2 + 7/42 is 295/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
98/2 = 98 × 21/2 × 21 = 2058/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
7/42 = 7 × 1/42 × 1 = 7/42
Add the two like fractions:
2058/42 + 7/42 = 2058 + 7/42 = 2065/42
2065/42 simplified gives 295/6
So, 98/2 + 7/42 = 295/6
In mixed form: 491/6

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