Add 12/98 and 27/5, Solve 12/98 + 5 2/5 as a fraction

Add 12/98 and 27/5

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

12/98 + 27/5 is 1353/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 5 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 5 × 98 = 490,
27/5 = 27 × 98/5 × 98 = 2646/490
Add the two like fractions:
60/490 + 2646/490 = 60 + 2646/490 = 2706/490
2706/490 simplified gives 1353/245
So, 12/98 + 27/5 = 1353/245
In mixed form: 5128/245

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