Add 14/6 and 6/98
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 6/98
14/6 + 6/98 is 352/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
14/6 = 14 × 49/6 × 49 = 686/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
6/98 = 6 × 3/98 × 3 = 18/294 - Add the two like fractions:
686/294 + 18/294 = 686 + 18/294 = 704/294 - 704/294 simplified gives 352/147
- So, 14/6 + 6/98 = 352/147
In mixed form: 258/147
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