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Add 54/98 and 4/12

54/98 + 4/12 is 130/147.

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,
    54/98 = 54 × 6/98 × 6 = 324/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    4/12 = 4 × 49/12 × 49 = 196/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/588 + 196/588 = 324 + 196/588 = 520/588
  5. 520/588 simplified gives 130/147
  6. So, 54/98 + 4/12 = 130/147

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