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Add 12/84 and 10/98

12/84 + 10/98 is 12/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 98 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    12/84 = 12 × 7/84 × 7 = 84/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    10/98 = 10 × 6/98 × 6 = 60/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/588 + 60/588 = 84 + 60/588 = 144/588
  5. 144/588 simplified gives 12/49
  6. So, 12/84 + 10/98 = 12/49

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