Add 40/12 and 42/98, Solve 3 4/12 + 42/98 as a fraction

Add 40/12 and 42/98

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 42/98

40/12 + 42/98 is 79/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 98 is 588

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
40/12 = 40 × 49/12 × 49 = 1960/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
42/98 = 42 × 6/98 × 6 = 252/588
Add the two like fractions:
1960/588 + 252/588 = 1960 + 252/588 = 2212/588
2212/588 simplified gives 79/21
So, 40/12 + 42/98 = 79/21
In mixed form: 316/21

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