Add 12/98 and 3/8
12/98 + 3/8 is 195/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 8 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
12/98 = 12 × 4/98 × 4 = 48/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
3/8 = 3 × 49/8 × 49 = 147/392 - Add the two like fractions:
48/392 + 147/392 = 48 + 147/392 = 195/392 - So, 12/98 + 3/8 = 195/392
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