Add 6/35 and 12/98, Solve 6/35 + 12/98 as a fraction

Add 6/35 and 12/98

6/35 + 12/98 is 72/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 98 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
6/35 = 6 × 14/35 × 14 = 84/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
12/98 = 12 × 5/98 × 5 = 60/490
Add the two like fractions:
84/490 + 60/490 = 84 + 60/490 = 144/490
144/490 simplified gives 72/245
So, 6/35 + 12/98 = 72/245

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