Add 12/98 and 28/10, Solve 12/98 + 2 8/10 as a fraction

Add 12/98 and 28/10

1^st number: 12/98, 2^nd number: 2 8/10

12/98 + 28/10 is 716/245.

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,
28/10 = 28 × 49/10 × 49 = 1372/490
Add the two like fractions:
60/490 + 1372/490 = 60 + 1372/490 = 1432/490
1432/490 simplified gives 716/245
So, 12/98 + 28/10 = 716/245
In mixed form: 2226/245

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