Add 5/42 and 98/8, Solve 5/42 + 12 2/8 as a fraction

Add 5/42 and 98/8

1^st number: 5/42, 2^nd number: 12 2/8

5/42 + 98/8 is 1039/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
5/42 = 5 × 4/42 × 4 = 20/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
98/8 = 98 × 21/8 × 21 = 2058/168
Add the two like fractions:
20/168 + 2058/168 = 20 + 2058/168 = 2078/168
2078/168 simplified gives 1039/84
So, 5/42 + 98/8 = 1039/84
In mixed form: 1231/84

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