Add 12/98 and 21/16, Solve 12/98 + 1 5/16 as a fraction

Add 12/98 and 21/16

1^st number: 12/98, 2^nd number: 1 5/16

12/98 + 21/16 is 1125/784.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 16 is 784

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
12/98 = 12 × 8/98 × 8 = 96/784
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
21/16 = 21 × 49/16 × 49 = 1029/784
Add the two like fractions:
96/784 + 1029/784 = 96 + 1029/784 = 1125/784
So, 12/98 + 21/16 = 1125/784
In mixed form: 1341/784

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