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Add 12/36 and 98/7

1st number: 12/36, 2nd number: 14 0/7

12/36 + 98/7 is 43/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 7 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    12/36 = 12 × 7/36 × 7 = 84/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
    98/7 = 98 × 36/7 × 36 = 3528/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/252 + 3528/252 = 84 + 3528/252 = 3612/252
  5. 3612/252 simplified gives 43/3
  6. So, 12/36 + 98/7 = 43/3
    In mixed form: 141/3

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