Add 15/12 and 6/98, Solve 1 3/12 + 6/98 as a fraction

Add 15/12 and 6/98

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 6/98

15/12 + 6/98 is 257/196.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 98 is 588

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
15/12 = 15 × 49/12 × 49 = 735/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
6/98 = 6 × 6/98 × 6 = 36/588
Add the two like fractions:
735/588 + 36/588 = 735 + 36/588 = 771/588
771/588 simplified gives 257/196
So, 15/12 + 6/98 = 257/196
In mixed form: 161/196

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