Add 6/98 and 15/6, Solve 6/98 + 2 3/6 as a fraction

Add 6/98 and 15/6

1^st number: 6/98, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

6/98 + 15/6 is 251/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 6 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
6/98 = 6 × 3/98 × 3 = 18/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
15/6 = 15 × 49/6 × 49 = 735/294
Add the two like fractions:
18/294 + 735/294 = 18 + 735/294 = 753/294
753/294 simplified gives 251/98
So, 6/98 + 15/6 = 251/98
In mixed form: 255/98

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