Add 12/98 and 35/8, Solve 12/98 + 4 3/8 as a fraction

Add 12/98 and 35/8

1^st number: 12/98, 2^nd number: 4 3/8

12/98 + 35/8 is 1763/392.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 8 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
12/98 = 12 × 4/98 × 4 = 48/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
35/8 = 35 × 49/8 × 49 = 1715/392
Add the two like fractions:
48/392 + 1715/392 = 48 + 1715/392 = 1763/392
So, 12/98 + 35/8 = 1763/392
In mixed form: 4195/392

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