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Add 12/98 and 21/45

12/98 + 21/45 is 433/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    12/98 = 12 × 45/98 × 45 = 540/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    21/45 = 21 × 98/45 × 98 = 2058/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/4410 + 2058/4410 = 540 + 2058/4410 = 2598/4410
  5. 2598/4410 simplified gives 433/735
  6. So, 12/98 + 21/45 = 433/735

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