Add 10/15 and 98/12, Solve 10/15 + 8 2/12 as a fraction

Add 10/15 and 98/12

1^st number: 10/15, 2^nd number: 8 2/12

10/15 + 98/12 is 53/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
10/15 = 10 × 4/15 × 4 = 40/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
98/12 = 98 × 5/12 × 5 = 490/60
Add the two like fractions:
40/60 + 490/60 = 40 + 490/60 = 530/60
530/60 simplified gives 53/6
So, 10/15 + 98/12 = 53/6
In mixed form: 85/6

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