Add 45/12 and 4/98, Solve 3 9/12 + 4/98 as a fraction

Add 45/12 and 4/98

1^st number: 3 9/12, 2^nd number: 4/98

45/12 + 4/98 is 743/196.

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,
45/12 = 45 × 49/12 × 49 = 2205/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
4/98 = 4 × 6/98 × 6 = 24/588
Add the two like fractions:
2205/588 + 24/588 = 2205 + 24/588 = 2229/588
2229/588 simplified gives 743/196
So, 45/12 + 4/98 = 743/196
In mixed form: 3155/196

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