Add 12/8 and 14/98
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 14/98
12/8 + 14/98 is 23/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
12/8 = 12 × 49/8 × 49 = 588/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
14/98 = 14 × 4/98 × 4 = 56/392 - Add the two like fractions:
588/392 + 56/392 = 588 + 56/392 = 644/392 - 644/392 simplified gives 23/14
- So, 12/8 + 14/98 = 23/14
In mixed form: 19/14
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