Add 3/6 and 50/98
3/6 + 50/98 is 99/98.
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,
3/6 = 3 × 49/6 × 49 = 147/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
50/98 = 50 × 3/98 × 3 = 150/294 - Add the two like fractions:
147/294 + 150/294 = 147 + 150/294 = 297/294 - 297/294 simplified gives 99/98
- So, 3/6 + 50/98 = 99/98
In mixed form: 11/98
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