Add 56/6 and 8/98, Solve 9 2/6 + 8/98 as a fraction

Add 56/6 and 8/98

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 8/98

56/6 + 8/98 is 1384/147.

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,
56/6 = 56 × 49/6 × 49 = 2744/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
8/98 = 8 × 3/98 × 3 = 24/294
Add the two like fractions:
2744/294 + 24/294 = 2744 + 24/294 = 2768/294
2768/294 simplified gives 1384/147
So, 56/6 + 8/98 = 1384/147
In mixed form: 961/147

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