Add 75/6 and 30/98, Solve 12 3/6 + 30/98 as a fraction

Add 75/6 and 30/98

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 30/98

75/6 + 30/98 is 1255/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
75/6 = 75 × 49/6 × 49 = 3675/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
30/98 = 30 × 3/98 × 3 = 90/294
Add the two like fractions:
3675/294 + 90/294 = 3675 + 90/294 = 3765/294
3765/294 simplified gives 1255/98
So, 75/6 + 30/98 = 1255/98
In mixed form: 1279/98

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