Add 98/16 and 9/12
1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 9/12
98/16 + 9/12 is 55/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
98/16 = 98 × 3/16 × 3 = 294/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
9/12 = 9 × 4/12 × 4 = 36/48 - Add the two like fractions:
294/48 + 36/48 = 294 + 36/48 = 330/48 - 330/48 simplified gives 55/8
- So, 98/16 + 9/12 = 55/8
In mixed form: 67/8
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