Add 6/9 and 96/98
6/9 + 96/98 is 242/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
6/9 = 6 × 98/9 × 98 = 588/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
96/98 = 96 × 9/98 × 9 = 864/882 - Add the two like fractions:
588/882 + 864/882 = 588 + 864/882 = 1452/882 - 1452/882 simplified gives 242/147
- So, 6/9 + 96/98 = 242/147
In mixed form: 195/147
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