Add 12/10 and 98/75
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 1 23/75
12/10 + 98/75 is 188/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
12/10 = 12 × 15/10 × 15 = 180/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
98/75 = 98 × 2/75 × 2 = 196/150 - Add the two like fractions:
180/150 + 196/150 = 180 + 196/150 = 376/150 - 376/150 simplified gives 188/75
- So, 12/10 + 98/75 = 188/75
In mixed form: 238/75
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