Add 12/98 and 40/42
12/98 + 40/42 is 158/147.
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,
40/42 = 40 × 7/42 × 7 = 280/294 - Add the two like fractions:
36/294 + 280/294 = 36 + 280/294 = 316/294 - 316/294 simplified gives 158/147
- So, 12/98 + 40/42 = 158/147
In mixed form: 111/147
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