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Add 3/98 and 5/12

3/98 + 5/12 is 263/588.

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,
    3/98 = 3 × 6/98 × 6 = 18/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    5/12 = 5 × 49/12 × 49 = 245/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/588 + 245/588 = 18 + 245/588 = 263/588
  5. So, 3/98 + 5/12 = 263/588

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