Add 12/98 and 48/80
12/98 + 48/80 is 177/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
12/98 = 12 × 40/98 × 40 = 480/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
48/80 = 48 × 49/80 × 49 = 2352/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
480/3920 + 2352/3920 = 480 + 2352/3920 = 2832/3920 - 2832/3920 simplified gives 177/245
- So, 12/98 + 48/80 = 177/245
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