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Add 98/21 and 63/42

1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 1 21/42

98/21 + 63/42 is 37/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 42 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 42 × 1 = 42,
    63/42 = 63 × 1/42 × 1 = 63/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/42 + 63/42 = 196 + 63/42 = 259/42
  5. 259/42 simplified gives 37/6
  6. So, 98/21 + 63/42 = 37/6
    In mixed form: 61/6

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