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Add 42/98 and 35/12

1st number: 42/98, 2nd number: 2 11/12

42/98 + 35/12 is 281/84.

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,
    35/12 = 35 × 49/12 × 49 = 1715/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/588 + 1715/588 = 252 + 1715/588 = 1967/588
  5. 1967/588 simplified gives 281/84
  6. So, 42/98 + 35/12 = 281/84
    In mixed form: 329/84

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