Add 12/98 and 42/7
1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 6 0/7
12/98 + 42/7 is 300/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 7 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
12/98 = 12 × 1/98 × 1 = 12/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
42/7 = 42 × 14/7 × 14 = 588/98 - Add the two like fractions:
12/98 + 588/98 = 12 + 588/98 = 600/98 - 600/98 simplified gives 300/49
- So, 12/98 + 42/7 = 300/49
In mixed form: 66/49
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