Add 8/6 and 8/98
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 8/98
8/6 + 8/98 is 208/147.
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,
8/6 = 8 × 49/6 × 49 = 392/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
8/98 = 8 × 3/98 × 3 = 24/294 - Add the two like fractions:
392/294 + 24/294 = 392 + 24/294 = 416/294 - 416/294 simplified gives 208/147
- So, 8/6 + 8/98 = 208/147
In mixed form: 161/147
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