Add 6/98 and 28/12, Solve 6/98 + 2 4/12 as a fraction

Add 6/98 and 28/12

1^st number: 6/98, 2^nd number: 2 4/12

6/98 + 28/12 is 352/147.

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,
6/98 = 6 × 6/98 × 6 = 36/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
28/12 = 28 × 49/12 × 49 = 1372/588
Add the two like fractions:
36/588 + 1372/588 = 36 + 1372/588 = 1408/588
1408/588 simplified gives 352/147
So, 6/98 + 28/12 = 352/147
In mixed form: 258/147

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