Add 42/12 and 42/98, Solve 3 6/12 + 42/98 as a fraction

Add 42/12 and 42/98

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 42/98

42/12 + 42/98 is 55/14.

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,
42/98 = 42 × 6/98 × 6 = 252/588
Add the two like fractions:
2058/588 + 252/588 = 2058 + 252/588 = 2310/588
2310/588 simplified gives 55/14
So, 42/12 + 42/98 = 55/14
In mixed form: 313/14

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