Add 1/84 and 70/98
1/84 + 70/98 is 61/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
1/84 = 1 × 7/84 × 7 = 7/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
70/98 = 70 × 6/98 × 6 = 420/588 - Add the two like fractions:
7/588 + 420/588 = 7 + 420/588 = 427/588 - 427/588 simplified gives 61/84
- So, 1/84 + 70/98 = 61/84
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/84+70/98 3/84+70/98 5/84+70/98 7/84+70/98