Add 12/98 and 15/10, Solve 12/98 + 1 5/10 as a fraction

Add 12/98 and 15/10

1^st number: 12/98, 2^nd number: 1 5/10

12/98 + 15/10 is 159/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 10 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
12/98 = 12 × 5/98 × 5 = 60/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
15/10 = 15 × 49/10 × 49 = 735/490
Add the two like fractions:
60/490 + 735/490 = 60 + 735/490 = 795/490
795/490 simplified gives 159/98
So, 12/98 + 15/10 = 159/98
In mixed form: 161/98

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