Add 15/98 and 30/12, Solve 15/98 + 2 6/12 as a fraction

Add 15/98 and 30/12

1^st number: 15/98, 2^nd number: 2 6/12

15/98 + 30/12 is 130/49.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
15/98 = 15 × 6/98 × 6 = 90/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
30/12 = 30 × 49/12 × 49 = 1470/588
Add the two like fractions:
90/588 + 1470/588 = 90 + 1470/588 = 1560/588
1560/588 simplified gives 130/49
So, 15/98 + 30/12 = 130/49
In mixed form: 232/49

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