Add 98/5 and 2/12
1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 2/12
98/5 + 2/12 is 593/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
98/5 = 98 × 12/5 × 12 = 1176/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/60 + 10/60 = 1176 + 10/60 = 1186/60 - 1186/60 simplified gives 593/30
- So, 98/5 + 2/12 = 593/30
In mixed form: 1923/30
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