Add 12/81 and 18/98
12/81 + 18/98 is 439/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 98 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
12/81 = 12 × 98/81 × 98 = 1176/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
18/98 = 18 × 81/98 × 81 = 1458/7938 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/7938 + 1458/7938 = 1176 + 1458/7938 = 2634/7938 - 2634/7938 simplified gives 439/1323
- So, 12/81 + 18/98 = 439/1323
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