Add 4/12 and 5/98
4/12 + 5/98 is 113/294.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 6/98 × 6 = 30/588 - Add the two like fractions:
196/588 + 30/588 = 196 + 30/588 = 226/588 - 226/588 simplified gives 113/294
- So, 4/12 + 5/98 = 113/294
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