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Add 12/4 and 72/98

1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 72/98

12/4 + 72/98 is 183/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 98 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    12/4 = 12 × 49/4 × 49 = 588/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    72/98 = 72 × 2/98 × 2 = 144/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/196 + 144/196 = 588 + 144/196 = 732/196
  5. 732/196 simplified gives 183/49
  6. So, 12/4 + 72/98 = 183/49
    In mixed form: 336/49

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