Add 12/28 and 9/98
12/28 + 9/98 is 51/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
12/28 = 12 × 7/28 × 7 = 84/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
9/98 = 9 × 2/98 × 2 = 18/196 - Add the two like fractions:
84/196 + 18/196 = 84 + 18/196 = 102/196 - 102/196 simplified gives 51/98
- So, 12/28 + 9/98 = 51/98
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