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Add 12/2 and 8/98

1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 8/98

12/2 + 8/98 is 298/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 98 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    12/2 = 12 × 49/2 × 49 = 588/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    8/98 = 8 × 1/98 × 1 = 8/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/98 + 8/98 = 588 + 8/98 = 596/98
  5. 596/98 simplified gives 298/49
  6. So, 12/2 + 8/98 = 298/49
    In mixed form: 64/49

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