Add 12/98 and 30/28
1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 1 2/28
12/98 + 30/28 is 117/98.
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,
30/28 = 30 × 7/28 × 7 = 210/196 - Add the two like fractions:
24/196 + 210/196 = 24 + 210/196 = 234/196 - 234/196 simplified gives 117/98
- So, 12/98 + 30/28 = 117/98
In mixed form: 119/98
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