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Add 10/98 and 18/6

1st number: 10/98, 2nd number: 3 0/6

10/98 + 18/6 is 152/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    10/98 = 10 × 3/98 × 3 = 30/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    18/6 = 18 × 49/6 × 49 = 882/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/294 + 882/294 = 30 + 882/294 = 912/294
  5. 912/294 simplified gives 152/49
  6. So, 10/98 + 18/6 = 152/49
    In mixed form: 35/49

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