Add 12/98 and 16/4
1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 4 0/4
12/98 + 16/4 is 202/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
12/98 = 12 × 2/98 × 2 = 24/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
16/4 = 16 × 49/4 × 49 = 784/196 - Add the two like fractions:
24/196 + 784/196 = 24 + 784/196 = 808/196 - 808/196 simplified gives 202/49
- So, 12/98 + 16/4 = 202/49
In mixed form: 46/49
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