Add 4/98 and 3/12
4/98 + 3/12 is 57/196.
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,
4/98 = 4 × 6/98 × 6 = 24/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
3/12 = 3 × 49/12 × 49 = 147/588 - Add the two like fractions:
24/588 + 147/588 = 24 + 147/588 = 171/588 - 171/588 simplified gives 57/196
- So, 4/98 + 3/12 = 57/196
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