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Add 7/98 and 9/12

7/98 + 9/12 is 23/28.

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,
    9/12 = 9 × 49/12 × 49 = 441/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/588 + 441/588 = 42 + 441/588 = 483/588
  5. 483/588 simplified gives 23/28
  6. So, 7/98 + 9/12 = 23/28

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