Add 12/98 and 20/35
12/98 + 20/35 is 34/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 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 35 × 14 = 490,
20/35 = 20 × 14/35 × 14 = 280/490 - Add the two like fractions:
60/490 + 280/490 = 60 + 280/490 = 340/490 - 340/490 simplified gives 34/49
- So, 12/98 + 20/35 = 34/49
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