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Add 7/98 and 2/12

7/98 + 2/12 is 5/21.

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,
    7/98 = 7 × 6/98 × 6 = 42/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    2/12 = 2 × 49/12 × 49 = 98/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/588 + 98/588 = 42 + 98/588 = 140/588
  5. 140/588 simplified gives 5/21
  6. So, 7/98 + 2/12 = 5/21

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