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Add 9/6 and 1/98

1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 1/98

9/6 + 1/98 is 74/49.

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,
    9/6 = 9 × 49/6 × 49 = 441/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/294 + 3/294 = 441 + 3/294 = 444/294
  5. 444/294 simplified gives 74/49
  6. So, 9/6 + 1/98 = 74/49
    In mixed form: 125/49

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