Add 12/8 and 72/98
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 72/98
12/8 + 72/98 is 219/98.
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,
72/98 = 72 × 4/98 × 4 = 288/392 - Add the two like fractions:
588/392 + 288/392 = 588 + 288/392 = 876/392 - 876/392 simplified gives 219/98
- So, 12/8 + 72/98 = 219/98
In mixed form: 223/98
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