Add 12/98 and 15/5
1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 3 0/5
12/98 + 15/5 is 153/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 5 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
12/98 = 12 × 5/98 × 5 = 60/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
15/5 = 15 × 98/5 × 98 = 1470/490 - Add the two like fractions:
60/490 + 1470/490 = 60 + 1470/490 = 1530/490 - 1530/490 simplified gives 153/49
- So, 12/98 + 15/5 = 153/49
In mixed form: 36/49
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