Add 1/98 and 2/12
1/98 + 2/12 is 26/147.
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,
1/98 = 1 × 6/98 × 6 = 6/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
2/12 = 2 × 49/12 × 49 = 98/588 - Add the two like fractions:
6/588 + 98/588 = 6 + 98/588 = 104/588 - 104/588 simplified gives 26/147
- So, 1/98 + 2/12 = 26/147
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