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Add 4/98 and 10/6

1st number: 4/98, 2nd number: 1 4/6

4/98 + 10/6 is 251/147.

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,
    4/98 = 4 × 3/98 × 3 = 12/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    10/6 = 10 × 49/6 × 49 = 490/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/294 + 490/294 = 12 + 490/294 = 502/294
  5. 502/294 simplified gives 251/147
  6. So, 4/98 + 10/6 = 251/147
    In mixed form: 1104/147

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