Add 12/98 and 3/54
12/98 + 3/54 is 157/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
12/98 = 12 × 27/98 × 27 = 324/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
3/54 = 3 × 49/54 × 49 = 147/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
324/2646 + 147/2646 = 324 + 147/2646 = 471/2646 - 471/2646 simplified gives 157/882
- So, 12/98 + 3/54 = 157/882
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