Add 12/5 and 3/98
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 3/98
12/5 + 3/98 is 1191/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
12/5 = 12 × 98/5 × 98 = 1176/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
3/98 = 3 × 5/98 × 5 = 15/490 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/490 + 15/490 = 1176 + 15/490 = 1191/490 - So, 12/5 + 3/98 = 1191/490
In mixed form: 2211/490
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