Add 10/12 and 42/98
10/12 + 42/98 is 53/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
10/12 = 10 × 49/12 × 49 = 490/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
42/98 = 42 × 6/98 × 6 = 252/588 - Add the two like fractions:
490/588 + 252/588 = 490 + 252/588 = 742/588 - 742/588 simplified gives 53/42
- So, 10/12 + 42/98 = 53/42
In mixed form: 111/42
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