Add 98/42 and 1/16
1st number: 2 14/42, 2nd number: 1/16
98/42 + 1/16 is 115/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
98/42 = 98 × 8/42 × 8 = 784/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
1/16 = 1 × 21/16 × 21 = 21/336 - Add the two like fractions:
784/336 + 21/336 = 784 + 21/336 = 805/336 - 805/336 simplified gives 115/48
- So, 98/42 + 1/16 = 115/48
In mixed form: 219/48
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