Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 12/45 and 72/98

12/45 + 72/98 is 736/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    12/45 = 12 × 98/45 × 98 = 1176/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    72/98 = 72 × 45/98 × 45 = 3240/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/4410 + 3240/4410 = 1176 + 3240/4410 = 4416/4410
  5. 4416/4410 simplified gives 736/735
  6. So, 12/45 + 72/98 = 736/735
    In mixed form: 11/735

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com