Add 12/9 and 10/98
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 10/98
12/9 + 10/98 is 211/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
12/9 = 12 × 98/9 × 98 = 1176/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
10/98 = 10 × 9/98 × 9 = 90/882 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/882 + 90/882 = 1176 + 90/882 = 1266/882 - 1266/882 simplified gives 211/147
- So, 12/9 + 10/98 = 211/147
In mixed form: 164/147
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