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Add 12/98 and 18/35

12/98 + 18/35 is 156/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 35 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    12/98 = 12 × 5/98 × 5 = 60/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
    18/35 = 18 × 14/35 × 14 = 252/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/490 + 252/490 = 60 + 252/490 = 312/490
  5. 312/490 simplified gives 156/245
  6. So, 12/98 + 18/35 = 156/245

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