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Add 12/2 and 9/98

1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 9/98

12/2 + 9/98 is 597/98.

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,
    9/98 = 9 × 1/98 × 1 = 9/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/98 + 9/98 = 588 + 9/98 = 597/98
  5. So, 12/2 + 9/98 = 597/98
    In mixed form: 69/98

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