Add 4/12 and 28/98
4/12 + 28/98 is 13/21.
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,
4/12 = 4 × 49/12 × 49 = 196/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
28/98 = 28 × 6/98 × 6 = 168/588 - Add the two like fractions:
196/588 + 168/588 = 196 + 168/588 = 364/588 - 364/588 simplified gives 13/21
- So, 4/12 + 28/98 = 13/21
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/12+28/98 4/12+56/98 4/24+28/98 4/12+84/98 4/36+28/98 20/12+28/98 4/60+28/98 28/12+28/98 4/84+28/98