Add 32/48 and 98/12, Solve 32/48 + 8 2/12 as a fraction

Add 32/48 and 98/12

1^st number: 32/48, 2^nd number: 8 2/12

32/48 + 98/12 is 53/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 12 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
32/48 = 32 × 1/48 × 1 = 32/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
98/12 = 98 × 4/12 × 4 = 392/48
Add the two like fractions:
32/48 + 392/48 = 32 + 392/48 = 424/48
424/48 simplified gives 53/6
So, 32/48 + 98/12 = 53/6
In mixed form: 85/6

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