Add 12/45 and 72/98
12/45 + 72/98 is 736/735.
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,
72/98 = 72 × 45/98 × 45 = 3240/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/4410 + 3240/4410 = 1176 + 3240/4410 = 4416/4410 - 4416/4410 simplified gives 736/735
- So, 12/45 + 72/98 = 736/735
In mixed form: 11/735
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