Add 12/25 and 5/98
12/25 + 5/98 is 1301/2450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
12/25 = 12 × 98/25 × 98 = 1176/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
5/98 = 5 × 25/98 × 25 = 125/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/2450 + 125/2450 = 1176 + 125/2450 = 1301/2450 - So, 12/25 + 5/98 = 1301/2450
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