Add 98/12 and 9/75, Solve 8 2/12 + 9/75 as a fraction

Add 98/12 and 9/75

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 9/75

98/12 + 9/75 is 1243/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 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 75 × 4 = 300,
9/75 = 9 × 4/75 × 4 = 36/300
Add the two like fractions:
2450/300 + 36/300 = 2450 + 36/300 = 2486/300
2486/300 simplified gives 1243/150
So, 98/12 + 9/75 = 1243/150
In mixed form: 843/150

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