Add 12/98 and 15/42
12/98 + 15/42 is 47/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
12/98 = 12 × 3/98 × 3 = 36/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
15/42 = 15 × 7/42 × 7 = 105/294 - Add the two like fractions:
36/294 + 105/294 = 36 + 105/294 = 141/294 - 141/294 simplified gives 47/98
- So, 12/98 + 15/42 = 47/98
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