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Add 6/98 and 6/8

6/98 + 6/8 is 159/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 8 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    6/98 = 6 × 4/98 × 4 = 24/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    6/8 = 6 × 49/8 × 49 = 294/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/392 + 294/392 = 24 + 294/392 = 318/392
  5. 318/392 simplified gives 159/196
  6. So, 6/98 + 6/8 = 159/196

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