Add 6/3 and 98/56
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 1 42/56
6/3 + 98/56 is 15/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
6/3 = 6 × 56/3 × 56 = 336/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
98/56 = 98 × 3/56 × 3 = 294/168 - Add the two like fractions:
336/168 + 294/168 = 336 + 294/168 = 630/168 - 630/168 simplified gives 15/4
- So, 6/3 + 98/56 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4
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