Add 8/98 and 12/90
8/98 + 12/90 is 158/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
8/98 = 8 × 45/98 × 45 = 360/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
12/90 = 12 × 49/90 × 49 = 588/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
360/4410 + 588/4410 = 360 + 588/4410 = 948/4410 - 948/4410 simplified gives 158/735
- So, 8/98 + 12/90 = 158/735
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