Add 7/12 and 9/98
7/12 + 9/98 is 397/588.
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,
7/12 = 7 × 49/12 × 49 = 343/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
9/98 = 9 × 6/98 × 6 = 54/588 - Add the two like fractions:
343/588 + 54/588 = 343 + 54/588 = 397/588 - So, 7/12 + 9/98 = 397/588
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