Add 12/9 and 49/98
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 49/98
12/9 + 49/98 is 11/6.
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,
49/98 = 49 × 9/98 × 9 = 441/882 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/882 + 441/882 = 1176 + 441/882 = 1617/882 - 1617/882 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 12/9 + 49/98 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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