Add 10/98 and 12/56
10/98 + 12/56 is 31/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
10/98 = 10 × 4/98 × 4 = 40/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
12/56 = 12 × 7/56 × 7 = 84/392 - Add the two like fractions:
40/392 + 84/392 = 40 + 84/392 = 124/392 - 124/392 simplified gives 31/98
- So, 10/98 + 12/56 = 31/98
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