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Add 12/42 and 72/98

12/42 + 72/98 is 50/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    12/42 = 12 × 7/42 × 7 = 84/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    72/98 = 72 × 3/98 × 3 = 216/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/294 + 216/294 = 84 + 216/294 = 300/294
  5. 300/294 simplified gives 50/49
  6. So, 12/42 + 72/98 = 50/49
    In mixed form: 11/49

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