Add 3/98 and 42/6
1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 7 0/6
3/98 + 42/6 is 689/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 6 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
42/6 = 42 × 49/6 × 49 = 2058/294 - Add the two like fractions:
9/294 + 2058/294 = 9 + 2058/294 = 2067/294 - 2067/294 simplified gives 689/98
- So, 3/98 + 42/6 = 689/98
In mixed form: 73/98
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