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Add 7/8 and 6/98

7/8 + 6/98 is 367/392.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    7/8 = 7 × 49/8 × 49 = 343/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    6/98 = 6 × 4/98 × 4 = 24/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/392 + 24/392 = 343 + 24/392 = 367/392
  5. So, 7/8 + 6/98 = 367/392

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