Add 98/6 and 3/8
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 3/8
98/6 + 3/8 is 401/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
98/6 = 98 × 4/6 × 4 = 392/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
3/8 = 3 × 3/8 × 3 = 9/24 - Add the two like fractions:
392/24 + 9/24 = 392 + 9/24 = 401/24 - So, 98/6 + 3/8 = 401/24
In mixed form: 1617/24
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