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Add 6/98 and 12/90

6/98 + 12/90 is 143/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    6/98 = 6 × 45/98 × 45 = 270/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    12/90 = 12 × 49/90 × 49 = 588/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/4410 + 588/4410 = 270 + 588/4410 = 858/4410
  5. 858/4410 simplified gives 143/735
  6. So, 6/98 + 12/90 = 143/735

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