Add 8/25 and 12/98
8/25 + 12/98 is 542/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
8/25 = 8 × 98/25 × 98 = 784/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
12/98 = 12 × 25/98 × 25 = 300/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
784/2450 + 300/2450 = 784 + 300/2450 = 1084/2450 - 1084/2450 simplified gives 542/1225
- So, 8/25 + 12/98 = 542/1225
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