Add 42/25 and 12/98
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 12/98
42/25 + 12/98 is 2208/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
42/25 = 42 × 98/25 × 98 = 4116/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
12/98 = 12 × 25/98 × 25 = 300/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
4116/2450 + 300/2450 = 4116 + 300/2450 = 4416/2450 - 4416/2450 simplified gives 2208/1225
- So, 42/25 + 12/98 = 2208/1225
In mixed form: 1983/1225
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