Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 25/12 and 10/98

1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 10/98

25/12 + 10/98 is 1285/588.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 98 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    25/12 = 25 × 49/12 × 49 = 1225/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    10/98 = 10 × 6/98 × 6 = 60/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/588 + 60/588 = 1225 + 60/588 = 1285/588
  5. So, 25/12 + 10/98 = 1285/588
    In mixed form: 2109/588

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com