Add 98/42 and 9/32, Solve 2 14/42 + 9/32 as a fraction

Add 98/42 and 9/32

1^st number: 2 14/42, 2^nd number: 9/32

98/42 + 9/32 is 251/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 32 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
98/42 = 98 × 16/42 × 16 = 1568/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
9/32 = 9 × 21/32 × 21 = 189/672
Add the two like fractions:
1568/672 + 189/672 = 1568 + 189/672 = 1757/672
1757/672 simplified gives 251/96
So, 98/42 + 9/32 = 251/96
In mixed form: 259/96

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