Add 2/98 and 9/12
2/98 + 9/12 is 151/196.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 49/12 × 49 = 441/588 - Add the two like fractions:
12/588 + 441/588 = 12 + 441/588 = 453/588 - 453/588 simplified gives 151/196
- So, 2/98 + 9/12 = 151/196
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