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Add 12/8 and 96/98

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 96/98

12/8 + 96/98 is 243/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 98 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    12/8 = 12 × 49/8 × 49 = 588/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    96/98 = 96 × 4/98 × 4 = 384/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/392 + 384/392 = 588 + 384/392 = 972/392
  5. 972/392 simplified gives 243/98
  6. So, 12/8 + 96/98 = 243/98
    In mixed form: 247/98

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