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Add 98/10 and 54/12

1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 4 6/12

98/10 + 54/12 is 143/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    98/10 = 98 × 6/10 × 6 = 588/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    54/12 = 54 × 5/12 × 5 = 270/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/60 + 270/60 = 588 + 270/60 = 858/60
  5. 858/60 simplified gives 143/10
  6. So, 98/10 + 54/12 = 143/10
    In mixed form: 143/10

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