Add 98/42 and 36/48
1st number: 2 14/42, 2nd number: 36/48
98/42 + 36/48 is 37/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
98/42 = 98 × 8/42 × 8 = 784/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
36/48 = 36 × 7/48 × 7 = 252/336 - Add the two like fractions:
784/336 + 252/336 = 784 + 252/336 = 1036/336 - 1036/336 simplified gives 37/12
- So, 98/42 + 36/48 = 37/12
In mixed form: 31/12
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