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Add 28/98 and 12/45

28/98 + 12/45 is 58/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    28/98 = 28 × 45/98 × 45 = 1260/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    12/45 = 12 × 98/45 × 98 = 1176/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/4410 + 1176/4410 = 1260 + 1176/4410 = 2436/4410
  5. 2436/4410 simplified gives 58/105
  6. So, 28/98 + 12/45 = 58/105

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