Add 12/20 and 60/98
12/20 + 60/98 is 297/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
12/20 = 12 × 49/20 × 49 = 588/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
60/98 = 60 × 10/98 × 10 = 600/980 - Add the two like fractions:
588/980 + 600/980 = 588 + 600/980 = 1188/980 - 1188/980 simplified gives 297/245
- So, 12/20 + 60/98 = 297/245
In mixed form: 152/245
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