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Add 18/14 and 12/98

1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 12/98

18/14 + 12/98 is 69/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 98 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    18/14 = 18 × 7/14 × 7 = 126/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    12/98 = 12 × 1/98 × 1 = 12/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/98 + 12/98 = 126 + 12/98 = 138/98
  5. 138/98 simplified gives 69/49
  6. So, 18/14 + 12/98 = 69/49
    In mixed form: 120/49

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