Add 14/6 and 16/98
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 16/98
14/6 + 16/98 is 367/147.
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,
14/6 = 14 × 49/6 × 49 = 686/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
16/98 = 16 × 3/98 × 3 = 48/294 - Add the two like fractions:
686/294 + 48/294 = 686 + 48/294 = 734/294 - 734/294 simplified gives 367/147
- So, 14/6 + 16/98 = 367/147
In mixed form: 273/147
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