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Add 72/98 and 2/12

72/98 + 2/12 is 265/294.

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,
    72/98 = 72 × 6/98 × 6 = 432/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    2/12 = 2 × 49/12 × 49 = 98/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/588 + 98/588 = 432 + 98/588 = 530/588
  5. 530/588 simplified gives 265/294
  6. So, 72/98 + 2/12 = 265/294

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