Add 98/12 and 21/50, Solve 8 2/12 + 21/50 as a fraction

Add 98/12 and 21/50

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 21/50

98/12 + 21/50 is 644/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
98/12 = 98 × 25/12 × 25 = 2450/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
21/50 = 21 × 6/50 × 6 = 126/300
Add the two like fractions:
2450/300 + 126/300 = 2450 + 126/300 = 2576/300
2576/300 simplified gives 644/75
So, 98/12 + 21/50 = 644/75
In mixed form: 844/75

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