Add 1/98 and 96/6
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 16 0/6
1/98 + 96/6 is 1569/98.
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,
1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
96/6 = 96 × 49/6 × 49 = 4704/294 - Add the two like fractions:
3/294 + 4704/294 = 3 + 4704/294 = 4707/294 - 4707/294 simplified gives 1569/98
- So, 1/98 + 96/6 = 1569/98
In mixed form: 161/98
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