Add 6/12 and 6/98, Solve 6/12 + 6/98 as a fraction

Add 6/12 and 6/98

6/12 + 6/98 is 55/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 98 is 588

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
6/12 = 6 × 49/12 × 49 = 294/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
6/98 = 6 × 6/98 × 6 = 36/588
Add the two like fractions:
294/588 + 36/588 = 294 + 36/588 = 330/588
330/588 simplified gives 55/98
So, 6/12 + 6/98 = 55/98

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