Add 12/98 and 12/60
12/98 + 12/60 is 79/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
12/98 = 12 × 30/98 × 30 = 360/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
12/60 = 12 × 49/60 × 49 = 588/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
360/2940 + 588/2940 = 360 + 588/2940 = 948/2940 - 948/2940 simplified gives 79/245
- So, 12/98 + 12/60 = 79/245
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 24/98+12/60 12/98+24/60 36/98+12/60 12/98+36/60 60/98+12/60 84/98+12/60 12/98+84/60