Add 98/6 and 81/14
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 5 11/14
986 + 8114 is 92942.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
986 = 98 × 76 × 7 = 68642 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
8114 = 81 × 314 × 3 = 24342 - Add the two like fractions:
68642 + 24342 = 686 + 24342 = 92942 - So, 98/6 + 81/14 = 929/42
In mixed form: 22542
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