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Add 98/21 and 42/6

1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 7 0/6

98/21 + 42/6 is 35/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 6 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    98/21 = 98 × 2/21 × 2 = 196/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    42/6 = 42 × 7/6 × 7 = 294/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/42 + 294/42 = 196 + 294/42 = 490/42
  5. 490/42 simplified gives 35/3
  6. So, 98/21 + 42/6 = 35/3
    In mixed form: 112/3

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