Add 25/12 and 2/98
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 2/98
25/12 + 2/98 is 1237/588.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
25/12 = 25 × 49/12 × 49 = 1225/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
2/98 = 2 × 6/98 × 6 = 12/588 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/588 + 12/588 = 1225 + 12/588 = 1237/588 - So, 25/12 + 2/98 = 1237/588
In mixed form: 261/588
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