Add 14/98 and 40/6
1st number: 14/98, 2nd number: 6 4/6
14/98 + 40/6 is 143/21.
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,
14/98 = 14 × 3/98 × 3 = 42/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
40/6 = 40 × 49/6 × 49 = 1960/294 - Add the two like fractions:
42/294 + 1960/294 = 42 + 1960/294 = 2002/294 - 2002/294 simplified gives 143/21
- So, 14/98 + 40/6 = 143/21
In mixed form: 617/21
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