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Add 2/98 and 90/84

1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 6/84

2/98 + 90/84 is 107/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 84 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    2/98 = 2 × 6/98 × 6 = 12/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    90/84 = 90 × 7/84 × 7 = 630/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/588 + 630/588 = 12 + 630/588 = 642/588
  5. 642/588 simplified gives 107/98
  6. So, 2/98 + 90/84 = 107/98
    In mixed form: 19/98

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