Add 42/12 and 4/98
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 4/98
42/12 + 4/98 is 347/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/12 = 42 × 49/12 × 49 = 2058/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
4/98 = 4 × 6/98 × 6 = 24/588 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/588 + 24/588 = 2058 + 24/588 = 2082/588 - 2082/588 simplified gives 347/98
- So, 42/12 + 4/98 = 347/98
In mixed form: 353/98
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