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Add 2/3 and 6/98

2/3 + 6/98 is 107/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    2/3 = 2 × 98/3 × 98 = 196/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    6/98 = 6 × 3/98 × 3 = 18/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/294 + 18/294 = 196 + 18/294 = 214/294
  5. 214/294 simplified gives 107/147
  6. So, 2/3 + 6/98 = 107/147

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