Add 7/6 and 9/98
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 9/98
7/6 + 9/98 is 185/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
7/6 = 7 × 49/6 × 49 = 343/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
9/98 = 9 × 3/98 × 3 = 27/294 - Add the two like fractions:
343/294 + 27/294 = 343 + 27/294 = 370/294 - 370/294 simplified gives 185/147
- So, 7/6 + 9/98 = 185/147
In mixed form: 138/147
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