Add 12/90 and 96/98
12/90 + 96/98 is 818/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
12/90 = 12 × 49/90 × 49 = 588/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
96/98 = 96 × 45/98 × 45 = 4320/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
588/4410 + 4320/4410 = 588 + 4320/4410 = 4908/4410 - 4908/4410 simplified gives 818/735
- So, 12/90 + 96/98 = 818/735
In mixed form: 183/735
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