Add 7/98 and 16/12, Solve 7/98 + 1 4/12 as a fraction

Add 7/98 and 16/12

1^st number: 7/98, 2^nd number: 1 4/12

7/98 + 16/12 is 59/42.

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,
7/98 = 7 × 6/98 × 6 = 42/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
16/12 = 16 × 49/12 × 49 = 784/588
Add the two like fractions:
42/588 + 784/588 = 42 + 784/588 = 826/588
826/588 simplified gives 59/42
So, 7/98 + 16/12 = 59/42
In mixed form: 117/42

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