Add 12/45 and 4/98
12/45 + 4/98 is 226/735.
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,
4/98 = 4 × 45/98 × 45 = 180/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/4410 + 180/4410 = 1176 + 180/4410 = 1356/4410 - 1356/4410 simplified gives 226/735
- So, 12/45 + 4/98 = 226/735
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