Add 98/8 and 6/18
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 6/18
98/8 + 6/18 is 151/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
98/8 = 98 × 9/8 × 9 = 882/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
6/18 = 6 × 4/18 × 4 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
882/72 + 24/72 = 882 + 24/72 = 906/72 - 906/72 simplified gives 151/12
- So, 98/8 + 6/18 = 151/12
In mixed form: 127/12
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