Add 6/8 and 72/98
6/8 + 72/98 is 291/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
6/8 = 6 × 49/8 × 49 = 294/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
72/98 = 72 × 4/98 × 4 = 288/392 - Add the two like fractions:
294/392 + 288/392 = 294 + 288/392 = 582/392 - 582/392 simplified gives 291/196
- So, 6/8 + 72/98 = 291/196
In mixed form: 195/196
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