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Add 10/6 and 7/98

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 7/98

10/6 + 7/98 is 73/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    10/6 = 10 × 49/6 × 49 = 490/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    7/98 = 7 × 3/98 × 3 = 21/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/294 + 21/294 = 490 + 21/294 = 511/294
  5. 511/294 simplified gives 73/42
  6. So, 10/6 + 7/98 = 73/42
    In mixed form: 131/42

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