Add 7/98 and 24/12, Solve 7/98 + 2 0/12 as a fraction

Add 7/98 and 24/12

1^st number: 7/98, 2^nd number: 2 0/12

7/98 + 24/12 is 29/14.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
7/98 = 7 × 6/98 × 6 = 42/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
24/12 = 24 × 49/12 × 49 = 1176/588
Add the two like fractions:
42/588 + 1176/588 = 42 + 1176/588 = 1218/588
1218/588 simplified gives 29/14
So, 7/98 + 24/12 = 29/14
In mixed form: 21/14

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