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Add 12/3 and 84/98

1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 84/98

12/3 + 84/98 is 34/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    12/3 = 12 × 98/3 × 98 = 1176/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    84/98 = 84 × 3/98 × 3 = 252/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/294 + 252/294 = 1176 + 252/294 = 1428/294
  5. 1428/294 simplified gives 34/7
  6. So, 12/3 + 84/98 = 34/7
    In mixed form: 46/7

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