Add 98/9 and 6/12
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 6/12
98/9 + 6/12 is 205/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
98/9 = 98 × 4/9 × 4 = 392/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
6/12 = 6 × 3/12 × 3 = 18/36 - Add the two like fractions:
392/36 + 18/36 = 392 + 18/36 = 410/36 - 410/36 simplified gives 205/18
- So, 98/9 + 6/12 = 205/18
In mixed form: 117/18
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