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Add 10/98 and 84/12

1st number: 10/98, 2nd number: 7 0/12

10/98 + 84/12 is 348/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    10/98 = 10 × 6/98 × 6 = 60/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    84/12 = 84 × 49/12 × 49 = 4116/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/588 + 4116/588 = 60 + 4116/588 = 4176/588
  5. 4176/588 simplified gives 348/49
  6. So, 10/98 + 84/12 = 348/49
    In mixed form: 75/49

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