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Add 1/98 and 72/12

1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 6 0/12

1/98 + 72/12 is 589/98.

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,
    1/98 = 1 × 6/98 × 6 = 6/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    72/12 = 72 × 49/12 × 49 = 3528/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/588 + 3528/588 = 6 + 3528/588 = 3534/588
  5. 3534/588 simplified gives 589/98
  6. So, 1/98 + 72/12 = 589/98
    In mixed form: 61/98

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