Add 12/98 and 42/6
1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 7 0/6
12/98 + 42/6 is 349/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 6 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 6 × 49 = 294,
42/6 = 42 × 49/6 × 49 = 2058/294 - Add the two like fractions:
36/294 + 2058/294 = 36 + 2058/294 = 2094/294 - 2094/294 simplified gives 349/49
- So, 12/98 + 42/6 = 349/49
In mixed form: 76/49
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