Add 98/12 and 14/10, Solve 8 2/12 + 1 4/10 as a fraction

Add 98/12 and 14/10

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

98/12 + 14/10 is 287/30.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
98/12 = 98 × 5/12 × 5 = 490/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
14/10 = 14 × 6/10 × 6 = 84/60
Add the two like fractions:
490/60 + 84/60 = 490 + 84/60 = 574/60
574/60 simplified gives 287/30
So, 98/12 + 14/10 = 287/30
In mixed form: 917/30

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