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Add 12/75 and 30/98

12/75 + 30/98 is 571/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    12/75 = 12 × 98/75 × 98 = 1176/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    30/98 = 30 × 75/98 × 75 = 2250/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/7350 + 2250/7350 = 1176 + 2250/7350 = 3426/7350
  5. 3426/7350 simplified gives 571/1225
  6. So, 12/75 + 30/98 = 571/1225

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