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Add 42/98 and 15/12

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

42/98 + 15/12 is 47/28.

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,
    15/12 = 15 × 49/12 × 49 = 735/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/588 + 735/588 = 252 + 735/588 = 987/588
  5. 987/588 simplified gives 47/28
  6. So, 42/98 + 15/12 = 47/28
    In mixed form: 119/28

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