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Add 98/12 and 16/5

1st number: 8 2/12, 2nd number: 3 1/5

98/12 + 16/5 is 341/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 5 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    98/12 = 98 × 5/12 × 5 = 490/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    16/5 = 16 × 12/5 × 12 = 192/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/60 + 192/60 = 490 + 192/60 = 682/60
  5. 682/60 simplified gives 341/30
  6. So, 98/12 + 16/5 = 341/30
    In mixed form: 1111/30

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