Add 1/6 and 5/98
1/6 + 5/98 is 32/147.
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,
1/6 = 1 × 49/6 × 49 = 49/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294 - Add the two like fractions:
49/294 + 15/294 = 49 + 15/294 = 64/294 - 64/294 simplified gives 32/147
- So, 1/6 + 5/98 = 32/147
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