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Add 6/98 and 9/49

6/98 + 9/49 is 12/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    6/98 = 6 × 1/98 × 1 = 6/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    9/49 = 9 × 2/49 × 2 = 18/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/98 + 18/98 = 6 + 18/98 = 24/98
  5. 24/98 simplified gives 12/49
  6. So, 6/98 + 9/49 = 12/49

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