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Add 12/98 and 42/63

12/98 + 42/63 is 116/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 63 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    12/98 = 12 × 9/98 × 9 = 108/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
    42/63 = 42 × 14/63 × 14 = 588/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/882 + 588/882 = 108 + 588/882 = 696/882
  5. 696/882 simplified gives 116/147
  6. So, 12/98 + 42/63 = 116/147

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