Add 72/5 and 12/98, Solve 14 2/5 + 12/98 as a fraction

Add 72/5 and 12/98

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 12/98

72/5 + 12/98 is 3558/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
72/5 = 72 × 98/5 × 98 = 7056/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
12/98 = 12 × 5/98 × 5 = 60/490
Add the two like fractions:
7056/490 + 60/490 = 7056 + 60/490 = 7116/490
7116/490 simplified gives 3558/245
So, 72/5 + 12/98 = 3558/245
In mixed form: 14128/245

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