Add 4/6 and 72/98
4/6 + 72/98 is 206/147.
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,
4/6 = 4 × 49/6 × 49 = 196/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
72/98 = 72 × 3/98 × 3 = 216/294 - Add the two like fractions:
196/294 + 216/294 = 196 + 216/294 = 412/294 - 412/294 simplified gives 206/147
- So, 4/6 + 72/98 = 206/147
In mixed form: 159/147
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