Add 12/6 and 16/98
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 16/98
12/6 + 16/98 is 106/49.
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,
12/6 = 12 × 49/6 × 49 = 588/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
16/98 = 16 × 3/98 × 3 = 48/294 - Add the two like fractions:
588/294 + 48/294 = 588 + 48/294 = 636/294 - 636/294 simplified gives 106/49
- So, 12/6 + 16/98 = 106/49
In mixed form: 28/49
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