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Add 3/98 and 3/14

3/98 + 3/14 is 12/49.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    3/98 = 3 × 1/98 × 1 = 3/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    3/14 = 3 × 7/14 × 7 = 21/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/98 + 21/98 = 3 + 21/98 = 24/98
  5. 24/98 simplified gives 12/49
  6. So, 3/98 + 3/14 = 12/49

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