Add 12/3 and 5/98
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 5/98
12/3 + 5/98 is 397/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
12/3 = 12 × 98/3 × 98 = 1176/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/294 + 15/294 = 1176 + 15/294 = 1191/294 - 1191/294 simplified gives 397/98
- So, 12/3 + 5/98 = 397/98
In mixed form: 45/98
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