Add 45/12 and 5/98
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 5/98
45/12 + 5/98 is 745/196.
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,
45/12 = 45 × 49/12 × 49 = 2205/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
5/98 = 5 × 6/98 × 6 = 30/588 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/588 + 30/588 = 2205 + 30/588 = 2235/588 - 2235/588 simplified gives 745/196
- So, 45/12 + 5/98 = 745/196
In mixed form: 3157/196
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