Add 12/2 and 35/98
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 35/98
12/2 + 35/98 is 89/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
12/2 = 12 × 49/2 × 49 = 588/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
35/98 = 35 × 1/98 × 1 = 35/98 - Add the two like fractions:
588/98 + 35/98 = 588 + 35/98 = 623/98 - 623/98 simplified gives 89/14
- So, 12/2 + 35/98 = 89/14
In mixed form: 65/14
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 24/2+35/98 12/2+70/98 12/4+35/98 36/2+35/98 12/6+35/98 60/2+35/98 12/10+35/98 84/2+35/98 12/14+35/98