Add 6/3 and 8/98
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 8/98
6/3 + 8/98 is 102/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
6/3 = 6 × 98/3 × 98 = 588/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
8/98 = 8 × 3/98 × 3 = 24/294 - Add the two like fractions:
588/294 + 24/294 = 588 + 24/294 = 612/294 - 612/294 simplified gives 102/49
- So, 6/3 + 8/98 = 102/49
In mixed form: 24/49
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