Add 42/2 and 12/98, Solve 21 0/2 + 12/98 as a fraction

Add 42/2 and 12/98

1^st number: 21 0/2, 2^nd number: 12/98

42/2 + 12/98 is 1035/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 98 is 98

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
42/2 = 42 × 49/2 × 49 = 2058/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
12/98 = 12 × 1/98 × 1 = 12/98
Add the two like fractions:
2058/98 + 12/98 = 2058 + 12/98 = 2070/98
2070/98 simplified gives 1035/49
So, 42/2 + 12/98 = 1035/49
In mixed form: 216/49

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