Add 12/98 and 18/28
12/98 + 18/28 is 75/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 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 28 × 7 = 196,
18/28 = 18 × 7/28 × 7 = 126/196 - Add the two like fractions:
24/196 + 126/196 = 24 + 126/196 = 150/196 - 150/196 simplified gives 75/98
- So, 12/98 + 18/28 = 75/98
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