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

Add 98/12 and 9/98

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 9/98

98/12 + 9/98 is 1214/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 98 is 588

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
98/12 = 98 × 49/12 × 49 = 4802/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
9/98 = 9 × 6/98 × 6 = 54/588
Add the two like fractions:
4802/588 + 54/588 = 4802 + 54/588 = 4856/588
4856/588 simplified gives 1214/147
So, 98/12 + 9/98 = 1214/147
In mixed form: 838/147

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