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Add 32/98 and 8/6

1st number: 32/98, 2nd number: 1 2/6

32/98 + 8/6 is 244/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    32/98 = 32 × 3/98 × 3 = 96/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    8/6 = 8 × 49/6 × 49 = 392/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/294 + 392/294 = 96 + 392/294 = 488/294
  5. 488/294 simplified gives 244/147
  6. So, 32/98 + 8/6 = 244/147
    In mixed form: 197/147

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