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Add 9/98 and 75/12

1st number: 9/98, 2nd number: 6 3/12

9/98 + 75/12 is 1243/196.

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,
    9/98 = 9 × 6/98 × 6 = 54/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    75/12 = 75 × 49/12 × 49 = 3675/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/588 + 3675/588 = 54 + 3675/588 = 3729/588
  5. 3729/588 simplified gives 1243/196
  6. So, 9/98 + 75/12 = 1243/196
    In mixed form: 667/196

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