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Add 5/12 and 7/98

5/12 + 7/98 is 41/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 98 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    5/12 = 5 × 49/12 × 49 = 245/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    7/98 = 7 × 6/98 × 6 = 42/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/588 + 42/588 = 245 + 42/588 = 287/588
  5. 287/588 simplified gives 41/84
  6. So, 5/12 + 7/98 = 41/84

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