Add 6/98 and 98/3
1st number: 6/98, 2nd number: 32 2/3
6/98 + 98/3 is 4811/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 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 3 × 98 = 294,
98/3 = 98 × 98/3 × 98 = 9604/294 - Add the two like fractions:
18/294 + 9604/294 = 18 + 9604/294 = 9622/294 - 9622/294 simplified gives 4811/147
- So, 6/98 + 98/3 = 4811/147
In mixed form: 32107/147
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