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Add 98/15 and 12/56

1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 12/56

98/15 + 12/56 is 1417/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
    98/15 = 98 × 56/15 × 56 = 5488/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    12/56 = 12 × 15/56 × 15 = 180/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5488/840 + 180/840 = 5488 + 180/840 = 5668/840
  5. 5668/840 simplified gives 1417/210
  6. So, 98/15 + 12/56 = 1417/210
    In mixed form: 6157/210

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