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Add 42/98 and 1/12

42/98 + 1/12 is 43/84.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    42/98 = 42 × 6/98 × 6 = 252/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    1/12 = 1 × 49/12 × 49 = 49/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/588 + 49/588 = 252 + 49/588 = 301/588
  5. 301/588 simplified gives 43/84
  6. So, 42/98 + 1/12 = 43/84

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