Add 12/54 and 42/98
12/54 + 42/98 is 41/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
12/54 = 12 × 49/54 × 49 = 588/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
42/98 = 42 × 27/98 × 27 = 1134/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
588/2646 + 1134/2646 = 588 + 1134/2646 = 1722/2646 - 1722/2646 simplified gives 41/63
- So, 12/54 + 42/98 = 41/63
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 24/54+42/98 12/54+84/98 36/54+42/98 60/54+42/98 84/54+42/98