Add 12/9 and 28/98, Solve 1 3/9 + 28/98 as a fraction

Add 12/9 and 28/98

1^st number: 1 3/9, 2^nd number: 28/98

12/9 + 28/98 is 34/21.

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,
28/98 = 28 × 9/98 × 9 = 252/882
Add the two like fractions:
1176/882 + 252/882 = 1176 + 252/882 = 1428/882
1428/882 simplified gives 34/21
So, 12/9 + 28/98 = 34/21
In mixed form: 113/21

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