Add 8/9 and 12/98
8/9 + 12/98 is 446/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
8/9 = 8 × 98/9 × 98 = 784/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
12/98 = 12 × 9/98 × 9 = 108/882 - Add the two like fractions:
784/882 + 108/882 = 784 + 108/882 = 892/882 - 892/882 simplified gives 446/441
- So, 8/9 + 12/98 = 446/441
In mixed form: 15/441
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