Add 9/98 and 12/42
9/98 + 12/42 is 37/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
9/98 = 9 × 3/98 × 3 = 27/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
12/42 = 12 × 7/42 × 7 = 84/294 - Add the two like fractions:
27/294 + 84/294 = 27 + 84/294 = 111/294 - 111/294 simplified gives 37/98
- So, 9/98 + 12/42 = 37/98
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