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Add 12/24 and 72/98

12/24 + 72/98 is 121/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    12/24 = 12 × 49/24 × 49 = 588/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
    72/98 = 72 × 12/98 × 12 = 864/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/1176 + 864/1176 = 588 + 864/1176 = 1452/1176
  5. 1452/1176 simplified gives 121/98
  6. So, 12/24 + 72/98 = 121/98
    In mixed form: 123/98

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