Add 16/98 and 8/12
16/98 + 8/12 is 122/147.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 49/12 × 49 = 392/588 - Add the two like fractions:
96/588 + 392/588 = 96 + 392/588 = 488/588 - 488/588 simplified gives 122/147
- So, 16/98 + 8/12 = 122/147
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