Add 14/84 and 1/98
14/84 + 1/98 is 26/147.
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,
14/84 = 14 × 7/84 × 7 = 98/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
1/98 = 1 × 6/98 × 6 = 6/588 - Add the two like fractions:
98/588 + 6/588 = 98 + 6/588 = 104/588 - 104/588 simplified gives 26/147
- So, 14/84 + 1/98 = 26/147
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