Add 12/45 and 1/98
12/45 + 1/98 is 407/1470.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
12/45 = 12 × 98/45 × 98 = 1176/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
1/98 = 1 × 45/98 × 45 = 45/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/4410 + 45/4410 = 1176 + 45/4410 = 1221/4410 - 1221/4410 simplified gives 407/1470
- So, 12/45 + 1/98 = 407/1470
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