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Add 12/98 and 42/4

1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 10 2/4

12/98 + 42/4 is 1041/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    12/98 = 12 × 2/98 × 2 = 24/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    42/4 = 42 × 49/4 × 49 = 2058/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/196 + 2058/196 = 24 + 2058/196 = 2082/196
  5. 2082/196 simplified gives 1041/98
  6. So, 12/98 + 42/4 = 1041/98
    In mixed form: 1061/98

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