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Add 4/98 and 3/6

4/98 + 3/6 is 53/98.

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,
    3/6 = 3 × 49/6 × 49 = 147/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/294 + 147/294 = 12 + 147/294 = 159/294
  5. 159/294 simplified gives 53/98
  6. So, 4/98 + 3/6 = 53/98

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