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Add 84/12 and 1/98

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

84/12 + 1/98 is 687/98.

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,
    84/12 = 84 × 49/12 × 49 = 4116/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    1/98 = 1 × 6/98 × 6 = 6/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4116/588 + 6/588 = 4116 + 6/588 = 4122/588
  5. 4122/588 simplified gives 687/98
  6. So, 84/12 + 1/98 = 687/98
    In mixed form: 71/98

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