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Add 12/35 and 50/98

12/35 + 50/98 is 209/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
    12/35 = 12 × 14/35 × 14 = 168/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    50/98 = 50 × 5/98 × 5 = 250/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/490 + 250/490 = 168 + 250/490 = 418/490
  5. 418/490 simplified gives 209/245
  6. So, 12/35 + 50/98 = 209/245

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