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Add 75/12 and 5/98

1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 5/98

75/12 + 5/98 is 1235/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 98 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    75/12 = 75 × 49/12 × 49 = 3675/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    5/98 = 5 × 6/98 × 6 = 30/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3675/588 + 30/588 = 3675 + 30/588 = 3705/588
  5. 3705/588 simplified gives 1235/196
  6. So, 75/12 + 5/98 = 1235/196
    In mixed form: 659/196

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