Add 98/12 and 42/25, Solve 8 2/12 + 1 17/25 as a fraction

Add 98/12 and 42/25

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

98/12 + 42/25 is 1477/150.

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,
42/25 = 42 × 12/25 × 12 = 504/300
Add the two like fractions:
2450/300 + 504/300 = 2450 + 504/300 = 2954/300
2954/300 simplified gives 1477/150
So, 98/12 + 42/25 = 1477/150
In mixed form: 9127/150

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