Add 98/12 and 40/25, Solve 8 2/12 + 1 15/25 as a fraction

Add 98/12 and 40/25

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 15/25

98/12 + 40/25 is 293/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 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 25 × 12 = 300,
40/25 = 40 × 12/25 × 12 = 480/300
Add the two like fractions:
2450/300 + 480/300 = 2450 + 480/300 = 2930/300
2930/300 simplified gives 293/30
So, 98/12 + 40/25 = 293/30
In mixed form: 923/30

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