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Add 18/98 and 20/12

1st number: 18/98, 2nd number: 1 8/12

18/98 + 20/12 is 272/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 12 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    18/98 = 18 × 6/98 × 6 = 108/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    20/12 = 20 × 49/12 × 49 = 980/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/588 + 980/588 = 108 + 980/588 = 1088/588
  5. 1088/588 simplified gives 272/147
  6. So, 18/98 + 20/12 = 272/147
    In mixed form: 1125/147

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