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Add 12/98 and 90/28

1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 3 6/28

12/98 + 90/28 is 327/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 28 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    12/98 = 12 × 2/98 × 2 = 24/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    90/28 = 90 × 7/28 × 7 = 630/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/196 + 630/196 = 24 + 630/196 = 654/196
  5. 654/196 simplified gives 327/98
  6. So, 12/98 + 90/28 = 327/98
    In mixed form: 333/98

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