Add 2/12 and 15/98
2/12 + 15/98 is 47/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
2/12 = 2 × 49/12 × 49 = 98/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
15/98 = 15 × 6/98 × 6 = 90/588 - Add the two like fractions:
98/588 + 90/588 = 98 + 90/588 = 188/588 - 188/588 simplified gives 47/147
- So, 2/12 + 15/98 = 47/147
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