Add 45/98 and 8/12
45/98 + 8/12 is 331/294.
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,
45/98 = 45 × 6/98 × 6 = 270/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
8/12 = 8 × 49/12 × 49 = 392/588 - Add the two like fractions:
270/588 + 392/588 = 270 + 392/588 = 662/588 - 662/588 simplified gives 331/294
- So, 45/98 + 8/12 = 331/294
In mixed form: 137/294
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