Add 98/12 and 20/30, Solve 8 2/12 + 20/30 as a fraction

Add 98/12 and 20/30

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 20/30

98/12 + 20/30 is 53/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 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 30 × 2 = 60,
20/30 = 20 × 2/30 × 2 = 40/60
Add the two like fractions:
490/60 + 40/60 = 490 + 40/60 = 530/60
530/60 simplified gives 53/6
So, 98/12 + 20/30 = 53/6
In mixed form: 85/6

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