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Add 12/98 and 15/6

1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 2 3/6

12/98 + 15/6 is 257/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 6 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    12/98 = 12 × 3/98 × 3 = 36/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    15/6 = 15 × 49/6 × 49 = 735/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/294 + 735/294 = 36 + 735/294 = 771/294
  5. 771/294 simplified gives 257/98
  6. So, 12/98 + 15/6 = 257/98
    In mixed form: 261/98

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