Add 8/98 and 2/6
8/98 + 2/6 is 61/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 6 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
8/98 = 8 × 3/98 × 3 = 24/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
2/6 = 2 × 49/6 × 49 = 98/294 - Add the two like fractions:
24/294 + 98/294 = 24 + 98/294 = 122/294 - 122/294 simplified gives 61/147
- So, 8/98 + 2/6 = 61/147
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