Add 98/6 and 42/70, Solve 16 2/6 + 42/70 as a fraction

Add 98/6 and 42/70

1^st number: 16 2/6, 2^nd number: 42/70

98/6 + 42/70 is 254/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
98/6 = 98 × 35/6 × 35 = 3430/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
42/70 = 42 × 3/70 × 3 = 126/210
Add the two like fractions:
3430/210 + 126/210 = 3430 + 126/210 = 3556/210
3556/210 simplified gives 254/15
So, 98/6 + 42/70 = 254/15
In mixed form: 1614/15

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