Add 98/8 and 10/42, Solve 12 2/8 + 10/42 as a fraction

Add 98/8 and 10/42

1^st number: 12 2/8, 2^nd number: 10/42

98/8 + 10/42 is 1049/84.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
98/8 = 98 × 21/8 × 21 = 2058/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
10/42 = 10 × 4/42 × 4 = 40/168
Add the two like fractions:
2058/168 + 40/168 = 2058 + 40/168 = 2098/168
2098/168 simplified gives 1049/84
So, 98/8 + 10/42 = 1049/84
In mixed form: 1241/84

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