Add 12/4 and 2/98
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 2/98
12/4 + 2/98 is 148/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
12/4 = 12 × 49/4 × 49 = 588/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
2/98 = 2 × 2/98 × 2 = 4/196 - Add the two like fractions:
588/196 + 4/196 = 588 + 4/196 = 592/196 - 592/196 simplified gives 148/49
- So, 12/4 + 2/98 = 148/49
In mixed form: 31/49
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