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Add 12/98 and 20/84

12/98 + 20/84 is 53/147.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    12/98 = 12 × 6/98 × 6 = 72/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    20/84 = 20 × 7/84 × 7 = 140/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/588 + 140/588 = 72 + 140/588 = 212/588
  5. 212/588 simplified gives 53/147
  6. So, 12/98 + 20/84 = 53/147

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