Add 12/98 and 8/49
12/98 + 8/49 is 2/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
12/98 = 12 × 1/98 × 1 = 12/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
8/49 = 8 × 2/49 × 2 = 16/98 - Add the two like fractions:
12/98 + 16/98 = 12 + 16/98 = 28/98 - 28/98 simplified gives 2/7
- So, 12/98 + 8/49 = 2/7
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