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Add 12/98 and 6/36

12/98 + 6/36 is 85/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    12/98 = 12 × 18/98 × 18 = 216/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    6/36 = 6 × 49/36 × 49 = 294/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/1764 + 294/1764 = 216 + 294/1764 = 510/1764
  5. 510/1764 simplified gives 85/294
  6. So, 12/98 + 6/36 = 85/294

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