Add 6/14 and 72/98, Solve 6/14 + 72/98 as a fraction

Add 6/14 and 72/98

6/14 + 72/98 is 57/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 98 is 98

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
6/14 = 6 × 7/14 × 7 = 42/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
72/98 = 72 × 1/98 × 1 = 72/98
Add the two like fractions:
42/98 + 72/98 = 42 + 72/98 = 114/98
114/98 simplified gives 57/49
So, 6/14 + 72/98 = 57/49
In mixed form: 18/49

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