Add 12/9 and 14/98, Solve 1 3/9 + 14/98 as a fraction

Add 12/9 and 14/98

1^st number: 1 3/9, 2^nd number: 14/98

12/9 + 14/98 is 31/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
12/9 = 12 × 98/9 × 98 = 1176/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
14/98 = 14 × 9/98 × 9 = 126/882
Add the two like fractions:
1176/882 + 126/882 = 1176 + 126/882 = 1302/882
1302/882 simplified gives 31/21
So, 12/9 + 14/98 = 31/21
In mixed form: 110/21

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