Add 12/98 and 75/42, Solve 12/98 + 1 33/42 as a fraction

Add 12/98 and 75/42

1^st number: 12/98, 2^nd number: 1 33/42

12/98 + 75/42 is 187/98.

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,
75/42 = 75 × 7/42 × 7 = 525/294
Add the two like fractions:
36/294 + 525/294 = 36 + 525/294 = 561/294
561/294 simplified gives 187/98
So, 12/98 + 75/42 = 187/98
In mixed form: 189/98

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