Add 36/98 and 12/42
36/98 + 12/42 is 32/49.
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,
36/98 = 36 × 3/98 × 3 = 108/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
12/42 = 12 × 7/42 × 7 = 84/294 - Add the two like fractions:
108/294 + 84/294 = 108 + 84/294 = 192/294 - 192/294 simplified gives 32/49
- So, 36/98 + 12/42 = 32/49
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