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Add 60/6 and 32/98

1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 32/98

60/6 + 32/98 is 506/49.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    60/6 = 60 × 49/6 × 49 = 2940/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    32/98 = 32 × 3/98 × 3 = 96/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/294 + 96/294 = 2940 + 96/294 = 3036/294
  5. 3036/294 simplified gives 506/49
  6. So, 60/6 + 32/98 = 506/49
    In mixed form: 1016/49

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