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Add 28/21 and 12/98

1st number: 1 7/21, 2nd number: 12/98

28/21 + 12/98 is 214/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
    28/21 = 28 × 14/21 × 14 = 392/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    12/98 = 12 × 3/98 × 3 = 36/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/294 + 36/294 = 392 + 36/294 = 428/294
  5. 428/294 simplified gives 214/147
  6. So, 28/21 + 12/98 = 214/147
    In mixed form: 167/147

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