Add 2/98 and 72/12
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 6 0/12
2/98 + 72/12 is 295/49.
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,
2/98 = 2 × 6/98 × 6 = 12/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
72/12 = 72 × 49/12 × 49 = 3528/588 - Add the two like fractions:
12/588 + 3528/588 = 12 + 3528/588 = 3540/588 - 3540/588 simplified gives 295/49
- So, 2/98 + 72/12 = 295/49
In mixed form: 61/49
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