Add 4/98 and 15/12, Solve 4/98 + 1 3/12 as a fraction

Add 4/98 and 15/12

1^st number: 4/98, 2^nd number: 1 3/12

4/98 + 15/12 is 253/196.

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,
4/98 = 4 × 6/98 × 6 = 24/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
15/12 = 15 × 49/12 × 49 = 735/588
Add the two like fractions:
24/588 + 735/588 = 24 + 735/588 = 759/588
759/588 simplified gives 253/196
So, 4/98 + 15/12 = 253/196
In mixed form: 157/196

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