Add 4/98 and 6/12, Solve 4/98 + 6/12 as a fraction

Add 4/98 and 6/12

4/98 + 6/12 is 53/98.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
4/98 = 4 × 6/98 × 6 = 24/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
6/12 = 6 × 49/12 × 49 = 294/588
Add the two like fractions:
24/588 + 294/588 = 24 + 294/588 = 318/588
318/588 simplified gives 53/98
So, 4/98 + 6/12 = 53/98

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