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Add 12/98 and 2/14

12/98 + 2/14 is 13/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 14 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    12/98 = 12 × 1/98 × 1 = 12/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    2/14 = 2 × 7/14 × 7 = 14/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/98 + 14/98 = 12 + 14/98 = 26/98
  5. 26/98 simplified gives 13/49
  6. So, 12/98 + 2/14 = 13/49

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