Add 12/3 and 12/98
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 12/98
12/3 + 12/98 is 202/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
12/3 = 12 × 98/3 × 98 = 1176/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
12/98 = 12 × 3/98 × 3 = 36/294 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/294 + 36/294 = 1176 + 36/294 = 1212/294 - 1212/294 simplified gives 202/49
- So, 12/3 + 12/98 = 202/49
In mixed form: 46/49
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