Add 15/98 and 42/6
1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 7 0/6
15/98 + 42/6 is 701/98.
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,
15/98 = 15 × 3/98 × 3 = 45/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
42/6 = 42 × 49/6 × 49 = 2058/294 - Add the two like fractions:
45/294 + 2058/294 = 45 + 2058/294 = 2103/294 - 2103/294 simplified gives 701/98
- So, 15/98 + 42/6 = 701/98
In mixed form: 715/98
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