Add 16/98 and 10/12
16/98 + 10/12 is 293/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 12 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
16/98 = 16 × 6/98 × 6 = 96/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
10/12 = 10 × 49/12 × 49 = 490/588 - Add the two like fractions:
96/588 + 490/588 = 96 + 490/588 = 586/588 - 586/588 simplified gives 293/294
- So, 16/98 + 10/12 = 293/294
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