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Add 84/36 and 12/98

1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 12/98

84/36 + 12/98 is 361/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    84/36 = 84 × 49/36 × 49 = 4116/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    12/98 = 12 × 18/98 × 18 = 216/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4116/1764 + 216/1764 = 4116 + 216/1764 = 4332/1764
  5. 4332/1764 simplified gives 361/147
  6. So, 84/36 + 12/98 = 361/147
    In mixed form: 267/147

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