Add 10/12 and 14/98, Solve 10/12 + 14/98 as a fraction

Add 10/12 and 14/98

10/12 + 14/98 is 41/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 98 is 588

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
10/12 = 10 × 49/12 × 49 = 490/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
14/98 = 14 × 6/98 × 6 = 84/588
Add the two like fractions:
490/588 + 84/588 = 490 + 84/588 = 574/588
574/588 simplified gives 41/42
So, 10/12 + 14/98 = 41/42

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