Add 4/98 and 40/6
1st number: 4/98, 2nd number: 6 4/6
4/98 + 40/6 is 986/147.
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,
4/98 = 4 × 3/98 × 3 = 12/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
40/6 = 40 × 49/6 × 49 = 1960/294 - Add the two like fractions:
12/294 + 1960/294 = 12 + 1960/294 = 1972/294 - 1972/294 simplified gives 986/147
- So, 4/98 + 40/6 = 986/147
In mixed form: 6104/147
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