Add 12/56 and 96/98
12/56 + 96/98 is 117/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
12/56 = 12 × 7/56 × 7 = 84/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
96/98 = 96 × 4/98 × 4 = 384/392 - Add the two like fractions:
84/392 + 384/392 = 84 + 384/392 = 468/392 - 468/392 simplified gives 117/98
- So, 12/56 + 96/98 = 117/98
In mixed form: 119/98
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