Add 28/98 and 63/12, Solve 28/98 + 5 3/12 as a fraction

Add 28/98 and 63/12

1^st number: 28/98, 2^nd number: 5 3/12

28/98 + 63/12 is 155/28.

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,
28/98 = 28 × 6/98 × 6 = 168/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
63/12 = 63 × 49/12 × 49 = 3087/588
Add the two like fractions:
168/588 + 3087/588 = 168 + 3087/588 = 3255/588
3255/588 simplified gives 155/28
So, 28/98 + 63/12 = 155/28
In mixed form: 515/28

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