Add 7/98 and 9/12
7/98 + 9/12 is 23/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
7/98 = 7 × 6/98 × 6 = 42/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
9/12 = 9 × 49/12 × 49 = 441/588 - Add the two like fractions:
42/588 + 441/588 = 42 + 441/588 = 483/588 - 483/588 simplified gives 23/28
- So, 7/98 + 9/12 = 23/28
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